Estate Planning 101: When Should I Do My Estate Planning?
Although many people procrastinate about doing their estate planning, that can be a tragic decision (or lack of a decision.) If you wait too long, circumstances outside of your control can destroy the world you’ve built for your family.Almost everyone knows of a friend or acquaintance who put off his estate planning and created a nightmare for the family when he was hit by a car or had a heart attack or died unexpectedly. The resulting confusion was needless, and amplified the pain his family was feeling.
When should you do your estate planning? When should you take control and protect your family? That’s easy:
- While you can
- Before it’s too late
- NOW!!!
- What is Estate Planning?
- Objectives of Estate Planning.
- When is Estate Planning Important?
- Does Everyone Need Estate Planning?
- When Should I Do My Estate Planning?
- What’s Included in My Estate?
- What is Probate?
- Common Estate Plans.
- The Problems with Doing Nothing.
- The Problems with Joint Ownership.
- The Problems with Giving Away Assets.
- The Problems with Beneficiary Transfers.
- The Advantages of a Will.
- Revocable Living Trusts.
- Powers of Attorney for Property.
- Controlling Medical Decisions.
- Estate and Gift Taxes.
- Ways to Reduce Your Estate Taxes
Lessons in Estate Planning 101:
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