WXYZ Detroit’s recent article, “Tips you need to know to take a loved one's estate through probate,” explains that within 42 days of the death,
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Blended Family Estate Planning
The best time to start estate planning is now—before the plan needs to be implemented, says The Fairfield Bay News in “Estate Planning Tips for
Plug Your Nose and Draft a Will!
As icky as it can be to think about your own death, estate planning attorneys will tell you that it’s imperative to protect your family
The Tax Consequences of Life Insurance Death Benefits
Forbes’ recent article, “Are Life Insurance Proceeds Subject to Taxes?” says that your beneficiary typically won’t be required to pay income tax on death benefits.
“I Do” Means Sharing Financial Info Too
A sound understanding of your financial status is critical to planning, budgeting and saving toward retirement. Many couples who share their lives together have no
Roll with the Changes After a Divorce…Including Beneficiary Designations
“What happens if you don’t make changes?” While you don’t plan ahead for a divorce, you should immediately take steps to ensure your interests are
Get Rockin’ on a Solid Estate Plan
It seems pretty natural that people postpone planning their estates. After all, who wants to anticipate or dwell on his or her own demise? What’s
Don’t Be Like Abraham Lincoln. Create a Will
What do Abe Lincoln, Bob Marley and Prince have in common?You guessed it…they all died without a will.But why?Kiplinger’s article, “4 Strategies to Avoid an
Don’t Leave a Bundle to Your Ex
Do you want your ex-spouse to inherit any part of your estate? It could happen if you initially signed up for a retirement plan or
The Ins and Outs of Community Property
Many married couples living in the U.S. own assets that are deemed legally separate. This may include a business or real property purchased in one
Tying the Knot Finances
The average age of a couple getting married today is older: age 31 for a man and 29 for a woman. This often means merging
A Look at Survivorship Life Insurance in Estate Planning
The Insurance News article, "Survivorship Life Insurance Useful for Estate Planning," talks about a type of policy that really lends itself to estate planning purposes.