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Gifting stock to family members may lack the pizzazz of leaving a luxury car adorned with a bow in the driveway, but it’s a gift that can add value to their lives long after most other gifts have been forgotten.
Remember that a will goes through probate, so a husband and wife typically try to avoid it by using joint ownership or beneficiary designations. However, they’re often mistaken by believing the will still controls their estate.
Can an owner of a timeshare will the timeshare back to the timeshare corporation and does the corporation have to accept it?
Even those with thorough estate plans might have neglected to discuss details with potential heirs.
What happens if you inherit your loved one’s home? What if they still have payments to make on their mortgage?
Life insurance is an essential part of estate planning. When you buy life insurance, it’s important to make sure the policy payout will be enough to take care of your loved ones.
Most people can’t wait for retirement, and even more would likely opt for some form of early retirement, if they had the opportunity. Whenever you ultimately decide to cut down your time at work or leave the workforce altogether, you need to ensure that you have a full slate of estate planning documents in place.
Medicare kicks in at 65 to help cover healthcare costs as a senior. However, it’s not nearly as comprehensive as many people think.
A fiduciary is someone who manages property or money on behalf of someone else. When you become a fiduciary, the law requires you to manage the person’s assets for their benefit—and not your own.
Using the equity in your residence is a method many people use to raise cash. There are several methods that a homeowner may use to tap into this income vein, but some may be better suited than others. One popular option—that often fills the airwaves with commercials—is the reverse mortgage. However, while popular, this may not be the best choice for many homeowners.
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