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Do Surviving Spouses Have a Right to a 401(k) or an IRA?
Estate Planning

Do Surviving Spouses Have a Right to a 401(k) or an IRA?

When choosing a beneficiary for a retirement plan, it is important to understand how your spouse will be treated under the plan. Surviving spouses are treated differently under 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). While a 401(k) provides protections for a surviving spouse, an IRA does not.

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Taking Money Out in Retirement
Estate Planning

Taking Money Out in Retirement

Many people are not prepared for the shift from employee to retiree. Uncle Sam has strict rules on when you can and, later, must begin withdrawing funds from tax-deferred retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs. Here’s a rundown of the basic rules, which changed significantly as of January 1, 2020 (see below).  Keep in mind that whatever…

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Choosing a Life Insurance Policy
Estate Planning

Choosing a Life Insurance Policy

Deciding which type of life insurance to purchase can be a confusing process. There are two main types of insurance: term and permanent. These two main alternatives differ on how long you are covered and whether or not the policy includes a cash value.

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Passing on Assets Outside of Probate: PODs and TODs
Estate Planning

Passing on Assets Outside of Probate: PODs and TODs

For a variety of reasons, people sometimes want some or all of their assets to pass directly to specific individuals upon their deaths, outside of probate.  One way to accomplish this is to set up a “payable on death” (POD) account for money in a bank account or a “transfer on death” (TOD) account if funds…

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Understanding Tenancy: The Different Ways to Co-Own Property
Estate Planning

Understanding Tenancy: The Different Ways to Co-Own Property

When two or more individuals own property — whether it’s a condominium, a home, or a piece of land — the relationship between the owners is very important. The form of ownership of the property affects how property is transferred to someone else. It is important to make sure you have the right form of…

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What You Can’t Do With a Will
Wills | Estate Planning

What You Can’t Do With a Will

While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are things that a will won’t cover. A will is just one part of a comprehensive estate plan.  A will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death. It is also the way you…

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The Ins and Outs of Guardianship and Conservatorship
Guardianship | Elder Law

The Ins and Outs of Guardianship and Conservatorship

Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions, the court will appoint a substitute decision maker.

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Five Reasons to Have a Will
Wills | Estate Planning

Five Reasons to Have a Will

Your will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death. It also appoints a legal representative to carry out your wishes. However, the will covers only probate property.

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Understanding the Common Types of Trusts
Trusts | Estate Planning

Understanding the Common Types of Trusts

A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person, called a “trustee,” holds legal title to property for another person, called a “beneficiary.” Trusts fall into two basic categories: testamentary and inter vivos.

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