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Estate Planning Articles
Estate planning isn’t just for wealthy or retired individuals. You start building an estate the moment you begin earning money and buying property.
So, what happens to the things you own when you’re incapacitated or pass away?
Without essential estate planning documents, the law dictates what happens to your belongings. On top of that, important decisions about your health care and quality of life may be left up to someone else.
Don’t miss out on making your wishes known. This collection of articles will teach you how to manage your estate and protect your interests, so you can be prepared for anything.
Estate Articles
10 Essential Steps to Estate Planning
Estate planning goes beyond having a Last Will and Testament. Use this step-by-step guide to manage how your assets are divided and plan for emergencies.
How to Appoint a Guardian for Your Children
A parents' step-by-step guide on how to select a caregiver for their children.
Personal Representatives of an Estate: The Ultimate Guide
How to choose an executor, attorney-in-fact, and personal representative in a Last Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directive.
Estate Checklists
Executor Checklist
How to Execute Your Last Will and Testament
Estate Planning Documents
Last Will and Testament
A document used to distribute personal assets to beneficiaries after death.
Power of Attorney
A document used to name a personal representative in the event of incapacitation.
Health Care Directive
A document that outlines personal health care preferences in the case of an emergency.
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