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Who Handles the Finances in Your Family?

Often a couple may divide up everyday chores. Dividing up the work can be a great way to ease the burdens of life. But, what would happen if the person responsible for money matters died or suffered an incapacitating event? This article reveals a list of 13 important questions you should ask to ensure your financial well-being. The list includes asking about bank accounts, life insurance, bills and estate planning. When illness, incapacity or death strike, it's important to know where things are and what to do. Make sure you know the answers and are prepared for whatever may come your way.

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When Father Time Catches Up With Our Parents

We all expect it to happen eventually. Our parents getting older. Not just older chronologically, but physically and mentally older as well. When these turn of events happen, there may also come a time when your parents will need more care than you can provide on your own. They may eventually need in-home care, or an assisted living facility, or even a nursing home. Are you prepared? In this article you will find out the steps you should take to secure your parents future, as well as your own. Also discussed is your ability to help them plan now for these eventual needs and help them prepare for this next stage in life when the time comes.

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Trustee: an Honor and a Responsibility

Being named a Successor Trustee in your loved one's Trust is both an honor and a responsibility. It is the Successor Trustee's responsibility to administer the Trust and make many important decisions. In this article, we learn that some of those decisions may seem deceptively simple, however, the consequences of any hasty decisions could cause increased taxes and lost opportunities. Learn why it is important to consult a qualified estate planning attorney in order to prevent costly errors.

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Tough Times Could be Tougher

In unsettling economic times, people are looking for someone to hold accountable for their difficulties. With an expected increase in lawsuits this year, it is important to protect yourself. This article discusses steps you can take to protect yourself and your family against harmful lawsuits that could put all your assets in jeopardy. A qualified estate planning attorney can help structure a plan that limits your liability and keeps you safe during these tough times.

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Powers of Attorney - May Not Be Enough

This article examines the limitations of using a power of attorney to delegate decision-making authority to someone else. It explores the solutions available through the use of a living trust by nominating someone as successor trustee.

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Everyone Needs a Periodic Checkup

This article examines how legal and life changes may make it a good idea to consult with your estate planning attorney to ensure that your estate plan continues to achieve your financial and estate planning goals.

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A Trust Can Help Protect You from a Financial Crisis

This article examines how a trust can help expand the protection on your financial accounts, including those at banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and brokerages.

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The Top 10 Things to Know About Estate Planning

Many people are often confused by Estate Planning. Here is a list of the top things to know about Estate Planning.

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Joint Tenancy - Joint Problems

Joint tenancy avoids probate and seems like a simple solution. Howver, adding a joint tenant adds all sorts of unforeseen problems.

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