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Estate planning conversations with your parents (s) can be daunting, but they are necessary. You can help them with their plan. Of course, this doesn't mean making major decisions, such as who to include in the will or who gets what, but ensuring they have everything...
An estate plan usually deals with distributing assets between heirs. Bank accounts will be divided, investments will be cashed out, family homes will be sold and the money will be split. However, people often pass away with some amount of debt, as well. An example of...
Estate planning is a crucial measure in life, as it protects your hard work and loved ones. You need to include different documents in your estate plan, and a will is among them. Creating a will allows you to state your wishes, but you need an executor to implement...
If a person dies without a will (known as dying intestate), they cannot determine who inherits their estate. Instead, their assets are distributed according to Louisiana intestate laws. If you are a resident of Louisiana and you do not have a will, it helps to know...
When someone close to you dies, they may choose to include you as a beneficiary to receive some of their property. If the person who dies is a member of your immediate family, you may even have inheritance rights if they die without a will. Unfortunately, there is...
Estate planning is the anticipatory process of how your estate is handled after you pass away. A typical estate plan details who will inherit from your assets, a designated executor of your estate to oversee your estate is distributed, a designated power of attorney...
Do you have someone that will manage your affairs if you are incapacitated by a sudden illness or an accident? Your close family members or spouse may automatically come to mind. However, without the legal authority to act on your behalf, it may not be as easy for...
Creating an estate plan is the smart, responsible thing for adults to do. While this is true, if you aren’t fully aware of the laws or rules of this process, you may make costly mistakes. A great way to avoid mistakes like these is to find out what they are. Failing...
Estate planning is such an important component of life, yet many choose to ignore it or put it off. Perhaps this is because of the perception that it is a morbid subject. Nonetheless, the truth about estate planning is that it can make your life much more comfortable....
There is an old saying that the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. In fact, you may still be responsible for taxes even after you die. The good news is that you can plan for the risks you know about, such as the taxes that will impact your estate. Many...