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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
Bowditch & Dewey

Remember to Adjust Your Estate Plan During or After a Divorce

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Married couples often have wills naming one another as their primary beneficiary. People also often name their spouse as beneficiary of retirement accounts and life insurance policies. Upon commencing a divorce action,...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Importance of Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning

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As a bit of background, there is a distinction between probate assets and non-probate assets. Probate assets are distributed according to your will during a probate administration whereas non-probate assets are distributed...more

White & Case LLP

Current Conditions Present Historic Gifting Opportunities; Time to Review Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations

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The dramatic decline in asset values caused by the emergence of COVID-19 as a significant health threat, combined with historically high gift tax exemptions and historically low interest rates make now an opportune time to...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Don't Forget Asset Ownership When Evaluating Your Estate Plan

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So, you’ve signed your estate planning documents. Nice work. But don’t forget that just having a Will and Trust is not enough. How you own your assets is an essential part of the equation, and should be reviewed to ensure...more

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