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Estate Planning

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Power of Attorney | Estate Planning

Does a Power of Attorney End at Death?

Although every state’s laws and forms vary, most power of attorney forms specify that the agency relationship created by a power of attorney ends upon a person’s death.

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Estate Planning | Wills

Appointing an Executor? Here's What a Personal Representative Cannot Do

If you are preparing a will, it is important to choose an executor you can trust, who is reliable, and who will take their role seriously. As part of your decision-making, you may also consider the things they would be prohibited from doing.

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Estate Planning

Start 2023 Prepared: Reassess What Matters Most

If we have learned anything these past few years, it’s that life is fleeting. Amid such uncertain times, many of us have realized what – and who – truly means the most to us.

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Trusts | Estate Planning | Guardianship

What Is a Special Needs Trust?

Special needs trusts allow a disabled beneficiary to receive inheritances, gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds and yet not lose her eligibility for certain government programs. 

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Estate Planning | Elder Law | Probate

What Are Survivor Benefits?

The Social Security Administration provides survivor benefits to the children and spouses of deceased individuals who qualify.

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Elder Law | Estate Planning | IRS

If You Don’t Want an IRA Distribution, You Can Donate It to Charity

Not everyone needs their required minimum distributions from their retirement accounts to make ends meet. If you don’t need your distribution, one option is to donate it to charity and not pay taxes on it. 

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IRS | Estate Planning

SECURE Act Changes to Retirement Plans

A spending bill signed into law by the President contains major changes to retirement plans. The bipartisan legislation is designed to provide more incentives to save for retirement, but it may require workers to rethink some of their planning. 

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Estate Planning | IRS

Using a Roth IRA as an Estate Planning Tool

A Roth IRA does not have to be used as just a retirement plan; it can also be a way to transfer assets tax-free to the next generation.

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Estate Planning

Understanding the Tax Consequences of Inheriting a Roth IRA

Passing down a Roth IRA can seem like a good idea, but it doesn’t always make the most sense. Before converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA to benefit your heirs, you should consider the tax consequences.

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