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Are ‘Pour-Over’ Wills Helpful?

For those who want to avoid the court-controlled process that takes place after a person’s death (known as ‘probate’)—using a Revocable Living Trust is typically the best way to do so.
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Revocable Trusts for Retirees

If you plan to pass assets through a will, just remember that most of the time, that will becomes public once the probate estate is closed. Therefore, if you left one of your children out, left your favorite a bit more or are just a private person, you may be better off with a trust.
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Roth or Traditional 401(k) Options.

The 401(k) was built on a simple idea. Set aside money from each paycheck to save for tomorrow and get a tax break today. Many workers now have another option: Save the tax break for tomorrow, too.
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Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan?

Cryptocurrency has changed the nature of what can be considered an asset, and that’s affected estate planning, too, the process of allocating your assets to your heirs on your death.
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What About These Estate Plan Benefits?

Estate planning not only makes things easier for your loved ones if you become incapacitated or when you’re gone, but it also does these three important things.
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Wills or Trusts or Both?

A traditional will could be the simplest but not necessarily the best way to pass on your legacy.
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Your Life Insurance Beneficiary Predeceases You?

If you have life insurance, you know you were required to pick a single or multiple beneficiaries when you purchased your policy. When you die, the beneficiaries receive the payout from the policy.
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My Bank Account When I Die?

You need money in a checking account, so you can pay your bills on an ongoing basis. You also need money in a savings account for emergency expenses, such as when your roof springs a leak or your car gives you trouble.
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Revocable or Irrevocable Trust?

There are important differences between the two types of trusts, including the amount of control you'll have over your assets.
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What Is a No-Contest Clause?

No-contest clauses deter challenges to your estate plan. However, you might want to consider terms that allow for legit challenges related to undue influence.
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