Around half of US adults have written a will. Most of them believe that this document will ensure their affairs, and their loved ones, will be taken care of in the event something should happen to them. While a common…
Beneficiaries are common designations in retirement accounts, wills, and trusts so it is likely that you have one. If an owner of a financial product or vehicle passes away, the proceeds of the product or vehicle go to the beneficiary…
For estate planning, trusts, and wills offer different benefits. Each state has its own laws and regulations regarding these legal documents. It is possible to have both a will and a trust; however, the information in each should complement the…
Leaving your property to your heirs sounds simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance…