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 Estate Planning DocumentsThe documents used in the estate planning process will ultimately determine how your estate is administered. To say that these documents must be completed properly would be an understatement. This section provides information on what documents are typically involved, which forms to avoid and explanations of key concepts such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate and provides answers to some frequently asked questions.
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| Do-it-yourself Estate PlanningA successful estate plan requires that all i’s are dotted and all t’s are crossed. One minor error or missed deadline may result in one your intended beneficiaries being left out of your estate entirely. While many people assume that they can do it themselves, experts say that this area of law is best left to legal professionals to ensure that your wishes are carried out exactly as you’ve specified. This section provides articles and the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the will and probate process, along with information about books, on-line services and software packages designed for those who choose to go it alone.
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| Estate Planning And TaxesAs tax laws continually change, so do the rules regarding the tax implications on estate planning such as federal estate and gift taxes and state inheritance (death) taxes, as well as the definitions of, and rules regarding, what constitutes ‘gross’ and ‘taxable’ estates. This section provides articles and answers to frequently asked questions concerning when and how estates become taxable, how estate plans may be able to lower or avoid tax liabilities and how wills and trusts affect estate taxes.
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| Estate Planning And PensionsThe relationship between estate planning and pensions continues to be bewilder many of us who attempt to provide for our loved ones’ futures. Rest assured that you’re not the only one who may not understand that relationship as pension plans, and the rules that accompany them, differ from state to state and may contain age, date of death and survivorship restrictions. This section provides information about how pensions are treated in the estate planning process and includes answers to some frequently asked questions.
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| ProbateProbate, the process by which property is legally transferred from the decedent's estate to his/her beneficiaries, is often misunderstood – especially when it comes to when an estate must go through the probate process and how much it costs. This section provides information on when the process is required and how it works, where an estate is generally probated and ways to avoid the process altogether.
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| Estate Planning AttorneysWhen it comes to successful estate planning, hiring an experienced estate planning attorney whose practice focuses on wills, trusts and probate matters can mean the difference between having your estate administered according to your wishes and having one of your intended beneficiaries left out of your estate. This section provides information about the role an estate planning attorney can have in making sure that your wishes are carried out and provides answers to some frequently asked questions.
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| ConservatorsConservators are appointed responsibility for the assets and finances of others who can no longer handle their own affairs – provided that other arrangements have not been made. This section explains when and how conservatorships are granted and provides information on how estate planning, various types of powers of attorney, trusts, wills and family limited partnerships affect conservatorships.
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| Living WillsA living will informs others of the kind of medical treatment you wish to receive, or not to receive, when you cannot speak for yourself. This section explains living wills, provides information on the differences between living wills, living trusts and durable powers of attorney as well as answers frequently asked questions regarding how living wills are used in emergency situations.
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| Organ DonationAn organ donation allows you to donate an organ(s) in order to medically assist another in need. This section explains how and when organ donations occur, how to become a donor as well as provides information on the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, uniform donor cards and state programs that show your organ donation status on your driver’s license.
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