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Do I Need a Will?
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Do I Need a Will?

According to a 2024 survey, only 32% of us die with a will. That’s down 6% from 2023 and doesn’t consider trusts or other estate planning documents.

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End of Life Documents: What You Need to Know
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End of Life Documents: What You Need to Know

End-of-life planning is a crucial aspect of life that often goes unaddressed until it’s too late. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the essential end-of-life documents everyone must prepare, ensuring peace of mind and assuring that your wishes are honored…

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Estate Planning for Elderly Parents
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Estate Planning for Elderly Parents

Estate planning is a crucial process for everyone. However, it becomes particularly imperative for our elderly parents. As they advance in age, creating a complete estate plan ensures that their wishes are honored, and their affairs are in order for the inevitable. This guide will walk you through the essential steps and documents involved in estate planning for aging parents, helping you to make financial and medical decisions that are aligned with their desires. Understanding the Importance of an Estate Plan for Your Elderly Parent Estate planning is not merely about distributing assets. It’s a comprehensive approach to managing an…

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How Do I Start Saving for Retirement, if I’ve Been Lazy?
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How Do I Start Saving for Retirement, if I’ve Been Lazy?

Time is one of your greatest assets or your worst enemy when planning for retirement. The earlier you start saving for retirement, the more time that money has to grow. That means you have to save fewer dollars earlier, in order to achieve your financial goals later.

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Do You Pay Taxes on Gifts From Parents?
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Do You Pay Taxes on Gifts From Parents?

In an effort to keep taxpayers from transferring wealth from one generation to the next tax-free, there are specific limits to the amount of gifts one may give to any one person each year.

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How Gifting and Joint Ownership Can Go Wrong
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How Gifting and Joint Ownership Can Go Wrong

There is a popular misperception among many seniors that in order to protect their assets from creditors, including the cost of nursing home care, they should consider gifting their assets to their children.

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What Happens When There’s No Will?
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What Happens When There’s No Will?

Dying intestate can have unintended consequences for pretty much every family type. However, it is especially painful if there are unmarried partners or stepchildren, who are left out under the law in almost every scenario.

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