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While it may be a difficult topic to think about, estate planning is an
important step you can take to protect the interests of your family. A
well-prepared estate plan will help ensure your wishes are carried out and your
loved ones are financially supported.
It can be a hard conversation to have, but if you pass away without a plan in
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ESTATE PLANNING AFFECTS EVERYONE
Depending on your stage in life and how you are affected by someone's estate
plan, there are different estate planning tasks to complete.
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PLANNING AN ESTATE
* What Is Estate Planning?
* Getting Financial Affairs in Order and Leaving Instructions
* Funeral Planning FAQ
* Four Components of a Rock Solid Estate Plan
* Understanding Intestacy: If You Die Without an Estate Plan
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Making a Will
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LIVING WILLS & HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES
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* Living Wills: State Laws
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FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY
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* Become a Power of Attorney Agent for a Sibling
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TRUSTS
* Types of Trusts
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* Make Your Own Living Trust
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ESTATE TAX LAW
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* Reducing Estate Tax for Gifts
* Gift Tax and Estate Tax: An Overview
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* Fundamentals and Terminology
* Find the Right Estate Plan for You
* Documents Checklist: 9 Steps To Prepare
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