Avoid Estate Planning Scams

Avoid Estate Planning Scams

Unscrupulous actors sometimes try to entice unaware victims into financially crippling scams. One of the most common types of scam deals relates to living trusts.  Fortunately, by doing your research and ensuring you are entering a valuable contract, most scams are easy to see through and avoid. A l...

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Estate Planning Is a Necessity, Not a Luxury. Vote on November 3.

Estate Planning Is a Necessity, Not a Luxury. Vote on November 3.

Description: We are being warned about the pandemic hitting hard in the winter and that our darkest days are coming. Given the first wave in the spring being so unexpected, Attorney Brian Figeroux gives legal advice for families and seniors. Plus, we have to vote on November 3 like our life depends ...

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Dealing with the Changing Face of Caregivers

Dealing with the Changing Face of Caregivers

By Linda N. Every economy with an aging population often must deal with the challenge of caregiving. In the USA, there are over 75 million people within this older age category, and the demographics of the average caregiver are changing rapidly. Most people born between 1980 and 1996, who currently ...

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Role of Individual Fiduciary

Role of Individual Fiduciary

The American Bar Association defines an individual fiduciary as someone that acts for the benefit of another.  In terms of estate planning, trustees, executors and personal representatives are all considered fiduciaries. Before you appoint a loved one to take care of your assets and finances after y...

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Encourage Family to Plan

Encourage Family to Plan

When planning your estate, ask loved ones if they have taken proactive steps to begin their strategy. Regardless of age, health condition or the number of assets, adults should have a plan in place to protect their family members after a death.  It can be a challenging subject to approach, but devel...

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Find an Estate Attorney

Find an Estate Attorney

The intricate details required to make documents legal are not worth gambling when estate planning. Your best bet is to work with an estate attorney who can ensure your belongings 
and finances are handled per your wishes after death.  Modern technology makes claims that those concerned with creatin...

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Effective Estate Planning

Effective Estate Planning

By Leon Kelly Owning property, whether real, intellectual, or personal, is a human right. As a matter of record, the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution states that no person should “be deprived of … property, without due process.” However, the owners of any of the aforementioned property that makes...

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Understanding Pre-Planning

Understanding Pre-Planning

Before you can become familiar with estate planning, it’s imperative to understand the concept of an estate. Consider everything you own, including your car, home, bank accounts, and even personal possessions. Your estate consists of everything that is legally yours.  When you’re gone, it is in your...

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Donating to Charity

Donating to Charity

Do you have a cause about which you are passionate? Consider donating a portion of your assets to an organization so its operation can continue growing with your financial gift. When preparing your will with your attorney, stress your interest in making a lasting impression on a charity in which you...

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Why Consider Life Insurance?

Why Consider Life Insurance?

Life insurance is an important policy to have when pre-planning your estate. Chances are, you will have remaining debts and taxes to be paid after death. A qualified policy can help alleviate the financial strain of an emotional family that will already be suffering your loss. If you’re still on the...

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