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Q&A: Can you explain how the administration of a will works?
QUESTION Q: Can you explain how the administration of a will works? –Taking Care of Mom ANSWER A: Dear Taking Care: In order for assets in a will to be transferred to a beneficiary, the will must first pass…
Why Everyone Needs to Keep Their Estate Plan Updated
As the world and its laws continue to evolve, everyone needs to keep their estate plans up to date. An estate plan is a set of documents, such as a will or trust, that dictate how assets will be distributed…
Obtaining A Power Of Attorney For Elderly Parents
Making important decisions for aging parents can be a challenging task, but power of attorney (POA) can provide peace of mind and clarity in times of need. POA enables individuals to make crucial decisions on behalf of their parents, such…
Your Rights As The Parent Of A Young Adult — What You Need To Know When A Medical Crisis Hits
As a parent, you are quite accustomed to managing your children’s legal and medical affairs, as circumstances require. If your child requires urgent medical attention while away from you, a simple phone call authorizing care can do the trick. But…
Q&A Can I leave my 401(k) to my minor children when I die?
QUESTION Q: Can I leave my 401(k) to my minor children when I die? –Pondering Parent ANSWER A: Dear Pondering: Though you can technically name a minor child as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other employment-sponsored retirement…
Keep the Government and Lawsuit Happy Opportunists Away From Your Children’s Inheritance
If you have a current estate plan, I’ll bet you plan to leave your assets to your children outright and unprotected by age 35, or maybe a little later. Go take a look at your estate plan, and see what…
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