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<title>Structured Settlements - A Lifesaver in a Wrongful Death</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:50:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Structured Settlements can be a life-saver to the survivor when you or a loved one dies of a wrongful death. What are your choices? If you have experienced the unexpected loss of a loved one, you may be traumatized, but you should not give up your rights for a death claim.]]></description>
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<title>What A Personal Property Memorandum Can Do For Your Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:36:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you make a will as part of your estate plan there is a portion that is reserved for specific bequests or items that you want to give to a person. Instead of listing all of your personal property one by one in your will there is a manner that will allow you to give items away to specific people in a much easier way.]]></description>
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<title>Who Should Be The Personal Representative Or Executor If You Have No Family Or Friends You Can Trust</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:34:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you make a will one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make is who to name as personal representative or executor. This is the person who is in charge of your estate when you die and will have to tie up loose ends, pay debts, and distribute everything according to your will. This decision that you make of who to name as PR or executor can make a big difference in how your wishes are carried out and should be left in the hands of someone that is totally trustworthy. Who do you name if you have no friends or family members or none that you consider trustworthy?]]></description>
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<title>What About Your Digital Assets And Digital Estate? Here Are Five Suggestions</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:44:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A growing number of individuals and businesses are accumulating sizable digital estates. Participation in Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, your own Blogs and Websites, even email all create digital property that is expanding dramatically every year. What happens to those assets and information after you are gone?]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Not Put Property In Your Child's Name As Part Of An Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:55:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A good portion of parents with children eventually want to pass on the property they own to those children. Some might think that it is a good idea to put their real estate, home, property, or land in the name of their children while they are still alive. This type of estate plan can be easy to set up and can most likely be done without a lawyer, but it is full of dangers and risks that can pop up and bite you if you are not careful.]]></description>
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<title>Reasons to Hire a California Probate Attorney for Estate Settlement</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:31:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although retaining a California probate attorney for estate settlement isn't a legal requirement, it is a wise idea. The Golden State has very complicated and rigid probate laws. Most people find it nearly impossible to endure estate settlement proceedings without legal counsel; particularly when heirs contest the Will.]]></description>
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<title>What Happens If You Become Incapacitated Without A Durable Power Of Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:11:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A General Durable Power Of Attorney is an estate planning document that is meant to be in place for if you become incapacitated or disabled and are no longer able to speak for yourself or carry on your financial affairs. The durable nature of the power of the attorney comes into play when a trusted person that you name in the document steps into place for you to manage your assets and handle your affairs for you until you recover or for the rest of your life. What happens if you do not have this important document in place and you become disabled or incapacitated?]]></description>
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<title>In Most States It Takes Work To Disinherit a Spouse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:09:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The goal for some in a marriage is to make sure that the person they marry gets no inheritance from them when they die. This goal may seem harsh at first glance, but there may be good motivations behind it such as already having kids from previous marriage, a significant age difference in spouses, or wanting to give everything to charity. Whatever the reason it takes work to disinherit a spouse in most states and cannot be done with a simple will.]]></description>
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<title>Updating Your Will When Getting Married</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:02:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting married is a time when there is enough to worry about. There are a million things that need to be done for just the wedding. After the wedding is over a new marriage can have a huge impact on your estate plan. It is always important to review and update your will prior to getting married and at the very least after the marriage has begun.]]></description>
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<title>Who You Should Name As An Alternative Personal Representative or Executor In Your Will</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:33:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult choices that has to be made when you make your last will and testament is who will be the personal representative or executor. The personal representative is the person that is in charge of your estate when you die. This person that you choose will make have to make all all the important decisions about your estate. A decision that is just as important as naming an executor and is most often overlooked is who will be the back up or alternative in case that person you choose as executor is unable or unwilling to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.]]></description>
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<title>HIPAA Authorization As Part of an Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:00:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may think that an adequate estate plan consists of a will or living trust coupled with a durable power of attorney and a healthcare power of attorney and living will. There is now an additional estate planning document that you may need to have a more complete plan. This additional document is what is known as a HIPAA Authorization and could make a big difference in the quality of care that you receive.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Include Your Children Or Loved Ones When Making An Estate Plan?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:07:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most view making an estate plan as a private activity that is between a lawyer and the client. There is a veil of confidentiality that allows one to keep their plan guarded and for their secrets to be taken to the grave. This may not be the best course of action as one may want to include their children or loved ones in on their estate plan.]]></description>
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<title>New Parents - What You Need In Your First Last Will And Testament - Six Easy Steps</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:57:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! Your new baby is home and healthy. You are finally sleeping normally and enjoying that little bundle of joy. Now that you are thinking clearly again, it is a great time to get a quick and easy estate plan together... just in case. Here are the six steps to remember when you prepare your first... Last Will and Testament.]]></description>
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<title>You Do Not Have To Leave A Dollar To Disinherit In An Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:01:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a popular misconception that is part wives tale part urban legend that the best way to disinherit someone, particularly a child, is to leave them a dollar in your will. The will in this case usually contains a provision such as "I leave a dollar to my child". Leaving a dollar in a will is probably the worst way to disinherit someone from a will and is totally unnecessary.]]></description>
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<title>Irrevocable Dynasty Trust in 2012 to Utilize $5 Million Exemptions for Gift, Estate and GST Taxes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:03:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For calendar year 2012, the lifetime federal gift and estate tax exemption and the generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT) exemption are both set at historically high values of $5.12 million. In 2013, these exemptions are scheduled to go back down to $1 million. Year 2012 might be the last opportunity for individual United States taxpayers to move millions of dollars into an irrevocable dynasty trust without incurring punitive gift taxes, and to ensure that future generations of trust beneficiaries receive benefits free of GST taxes.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning For Owning Real Estate In More Than One State</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:40:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Owning Real Estate in multiple states is a dream for many, but a reality that many have already achieved. This means you could have a residence in one state and a vacation home in another state. This is a good thing for the few that can pull it off, but there can be consequences down the road. Owning property in multiple states can drastically affect your estate plan.]]></description>
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<title>Surprises Are a Bad Thing For An Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:40:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone likes a good surprise from time to time. There are some situations where a surprise can be welcome. An estate plan is not one of these situations. A surprise in an estate plan can lead to difficulties and difficulties can cost your estate money.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing The Estate Plan You Want Or The Estate Plan You Need</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:31:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There comes a time when you must decide what your estate plan will ultimately look like. Plans for your estate come an many different forms, but one key distinction to make between choices is the plan you want versus the plan you need. The estate plan that you want may not always be the estate plan that you need.]]></description>
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<title>Sharing Information With Your Estate Planning Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:43:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you finally decide that it is time to make your estate plan you will have to schedule a meeting with an estate planning attorney. There will come a point when the conversation with your estate planning attorney may get uncomfortable or personal and you feel that you should not reveal everything and hold some information back. Deciding to hold back information could jeopardize your estate plan though. Your estate plan is only as good as how much you share with your estate planning attorney.]]></description>
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<title>The Extreme Dangers Of Titling Bank Accounts Jointly With A Child As Part Of An Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:56:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When one is coming up with an estate plan there is a common practice that some people engage in. That practice is putting their name on a bank account with their child or what is also known as having the bank account titled jointly.There are reasons to title a bank account jointly with a child that would convince someone that this would be a good idea.]]></description>
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<title>How Not To Underestimate The Size Of Your Estate When Making An Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:45:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making an estate plan is an important step in taking control of your financial life, but you must have an accurate and complete picture of your overall net worth and potential for growth of your net worth in the future. It is very easy to underestimate the size of your estate when making your estate plan. This could potentially be harmful for your estate and reduce the amount that your heirs receive.]]></description>
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<title>Making An Estate Plan As A Parent With A Successful Child</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:14:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some families are blessed with a child that is extremely successful in terms of wealth. This condition can make planning an estate more challenging than it would normally be. Making an estate plan as a parent that has one child that is more successful than the other children can present some difficulties if you do not properly plan ahead.]]></description>
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<title>How To Decide What Age A Potential Minor Heir Will Receive Their Inheritance</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:10:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although it is difficult to think about your own mortality, if you have minor children under the age of eighteen then it is something that you must consider for their own protection and well being. The estate plan that you come up with when you are still alive will greatly affect and shape the course of their entire lives.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Lose It to the Care Home</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:08:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All too often clients relate to us that a relative is paying many hundreds of pounds every week to pay for their care while other residents receive the same care absolutely free. It is easy to see why so many feel that this legislation penalises the prudent and rewards those that have been less careful with their money during their lives. Long Term Care Funding - The Legislation governing long term care is the Community Care Act and the Health and Social Care Act.]]></description>
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<title>Making An Estate Plan For A Child That Provides Caretaking Responsibilities</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:05:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When parents get older and have multiple children, one child may provide caretaking responsibilities for the parent. The child that provides caretaking responsibilities for the parent may live closer to the parent than the other children or have a schedule that allows them to provide these responsibilities. It is common for the parent to want to reward the child that provides caretaking responsibilities with a greater share of their estate than the children that did not provide care. This can be problematic.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do I Need An Estate Lawyer?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:54:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You might ask for instance why you need an estate lawyer, or who exactly is an estate lawyer. An estate lawyer is an attorney, who sorts out disputes that are being contested under the Law of succession.]]></description>
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<title>What To Do With Personal Items In Your Estate Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:29:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many times it is not the big assets such as the house or bank accounts that cause fights among family members when an estate is divided. It is the smaller sentimental items that cause the most fights. These are the items that mean more to individual family members and the items that they are going to be more likely to fight about.]]></description>
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<title>Methods to Safeguard Inherited Property and Lessen Family Disputes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:45:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever inherited property from a deceased relative? If so, chances are it was a bittersweet process. One on hand it's great to have items that belonged to a loved one, but on the other it's sad they are no longer around.]]></description>
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<title>An Overview of Probate Procedures</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:38:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When somebody dies, their estate will go into probate. Probate is a crucial legal procedure that verifies a decedent's will and divides their assets according to their wishes.]]></description>
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<title>Responsibilities of Estate Agents When Closing Probate Estates</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:28:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estate agents are people who have been appointed to close an estate held in probate. In most instances, agents are designated in decedents' last will. When a person dies before writing a Will an agent is confirmed by a judge.]]></description>
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<title>Considerations of Establishing Medical Power of Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:23:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Establishing a medical power of attorney is a good choice for practically everybody. This document is needed to designate an agent to make medical choices on your behalf if something happens and you're unable to communicate your desires. Agents are normally relatives or good friends, but could also be lawyers or physicians.]]></description>
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<title>How to Protect Your Assets Through LLC and Estate Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:00:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking to safeguard your assets? Learn and understand why a certified financial planner always recommends forming a limited liability company to help you in maintaining your properties when facing a lawsuit.]]></description>
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<title>Eldercare And Estate Disputes - Don't Let Them Ruin Your Family</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:55:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While every parent wishes their family would remain civil and friendly after they pass, it is one of the most common problems after a death. Here are some ways to avoid the problems or settle them if they should arise. Use these four methods to help keep your loved ones working together, especially during the emotional and traumatic times that usually surround the death of a loved one.]]></description>
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<title>What You Need To Have Together Before You See Your Estate Planning Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:21:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is important to account for all of your assets, or everything you own before you make an appointment to see your estate planning attorney. Your estate planning attorney can only make an estate plan based on the information that you give them.]]></description>
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<title>The Greatest Estate Plan In The World Is To Spend Everything</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:10:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The greatest estate plan you can make is to spend all of your assets or everything that you own. This is simple and easy to do as you can just have fun until your last dollar and not worry about passing anything on. Some may be forced to do this while others may spend all of their assets by choice. The only problem with this plan is most people do not know when they are going to die and do not want to be broke or have no money.]]></description>
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<title>Where To Keep Your Estate Planning Documents When They Are Completed</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:28:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As important as it is to make your estate planning documents such as a will or living trust and pour over will, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare powers of attorney is where to keep those documents. Finding a safe secure place to keep your estate planning documents is very important for the fact that those documents are no good if they are destroyed, lost, or missing.]]></description>
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<title>Save Taxes - Basics of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Dynasty Trust</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:42:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) comprises of two main parts: (1) an irrevocable asset protection trust; and (2) a life insurance policy owned by the trust. An international ILIT is better than a domestic ILIT because it is more flexible and less expensive. Private placement life insurance (PPLI) serves as a "wrapper" around a global, variable investment portfolio that grows free of income and capital gains taxes. At the trustee's discretion, the trust may access policy cash value by withdrawals and tax-free loans during the life of the insured. The trust settler (grantor) may also be a beneficiary. Upon death of the insured, PPLI proceeds are paid into the ILIT free of income and estate taxes.]]></description>
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<title>Speak to a Risk Management Solutions Expert to Ensure Continued Business Success</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:34:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are part of a family business, make sure the wealth passes to the next generation. A risk management solutions firm can help you plan for this. There is nothing worse than being unprepared when the patriarch dies suddenly.]]></description>
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<title>Significance of Preparing Wills to Safeguard Estate Property</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:17:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wills are legal documents that supply written directions regarding how a decedent's estate is to be reconciled upon death. Although this isn't a job people enjoy, taking time to write a Will is a vital procedure that shouldn't be put off for a rainy day.]]></description>
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<title>Court Proceedings That Necessitate a Probate Form</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:14:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A probate form is used for certain types of court proceedings that are recorded through probate offices. Some of the more common uses include reconciling probated estates; filing paperwork related to trusts; establishing legal guardianship; recording change of legal name; acquiring marriage licenses; and adopting a child.]]></description>
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<title>Positive Aspects of Planning an Inherited Roth IRA</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:56:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An inherited Roth IRA is a good estate planning strategy for people that want to lessen tax burdens for heirs. The account holder pays income tax when contributions are made; making funds tax-exempt when withdrawn or passed along to beneficiaries.]]></description>
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<title>Most Common Uses of Special Power of Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:40:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A special power of attorney becomes necessary in situations that require legal authorization to act as an agent for another person. This could be to authorize someone to handle banking transactions, business affairs, or sell real estate or motor vehicles.]]></description>
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<title>Standard Elements of Writing a Will</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:59:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people think writing a Will is difficult, while others feel it is a waste of time. Most understand the importance of putting their affairs in order, but procrastinate about the task.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Can Trust A Trust With Your Assets</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:37:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many aging people there is a worrying assumption that assets will automatically be passed on to their nearest and dearest once they get older or pass away. Unfortunately, this is often not the case. Find out how setting up a trust may offer increased security for your assets.]]></description>
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<title>Working With the Probate Office Is Simplified With Estate Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:17:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The probate office is the place where people go when they need to settle a decedent's estate; legally change their name; obtain a marriage license; or record adoption and guardianship. While many types of proceedings are performed here, one of the more prevalent is settling probate estates.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Your Responsibilities As a Self-Managed Super Trustee?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:46:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The decision to become a trustee of a self managed super fund (SMSF) should not be taken lightly. Learn more about SMSFs and the importance of the trustee.]]></description>
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<title>Essential Elements of Durable Power of Attorney</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:57:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Durable power of attorney is used to authorize a person to legally make decisions about finances on health care on your behalf. The 'durable' part means keeps the powers in place until death; allowing the attorney-in-fact to carry out duties such as paying bills, making deposits, filing tax returns, or obtaining medical records.]]></description>
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<title>Life Insurance for the Disabled</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:41:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pretty much anyone can qualify for a life insurance policy, even if you are confined to the home. Disabled folks usually pay higher premiums, but the benefits of a guaranteed insurance policy are powerful.]]></description>
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<title>Investing In Long Term Care</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:39:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To briefly answer those concerns, yes it is very expensive and will only get more expensive because we live longer and that health-care costs have skyrocketed. If you buy a $50,000.00 life policy, the insurance company knows what their liability is, with LTC, their exposure is open-ended, and they may pay for 10 years or 30 years. If you think LTC premiums are out of sight, try paying for a couple of years in a decent nursing home. I promise you it is higher than you can possibly guess. My advice is if you are thinking about purchasing do it as young as you possibly can. If you wait until you are 65 or older, it may not be practical to purchase because of the cost.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Do Your Own Living Trust?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:29:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people think they can prepare their own living trust and save money. They are wrong and here's why.]]></description>
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<title>Attorney Fees for Living Trusts</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:52:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The fees charged by attorney's to create a living trust can seem high. Here are some tips to help you get the best deal you can.]]></description>
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<title>How Can a Living Trust Help With Guardianship?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6581624</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:35:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people worry about who will manage their financial affairs if they become disabled. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of doing nothing or creating a durable power of attorney or living trust.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Cost of a Living Trust?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:31:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've heard about a living trust you may wonder how much it costs and why it costs more than a will. This article explains the reasons living trusts generally cost more than a will.]]></description>
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<title>Planning To Meet the Costs Of A Funeral</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of all the challenges that you will ever be faced with, one of the most difficult will be the distasteful task of making funeral arrangements for a loved one. However, the challenge can be somewhat easier to handle if you prudently take the time to plan ahead and prepare yourself financially and otherwise for this inescapable eventuality.]]></description>
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<title>Living Revocable Trusts - A Great Estate Planning Tool</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:33:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a legal foundation that all wealthy people use. A living revocable trust is a part of that foundation, first your will, next you establish a trust, finally you look at limited liability companies and other tax strategies. The bottom line is, if you want to have wealth, you handle your estate the same way the wealthy people do.]]></description>
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<title>How To Settle Family Disputes - Before Or After You Are Gone - 5 Strategies</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6574670</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:14:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the unfortunate realities of life... and death... is that family members don't always agree. Especially on what is the best or a fair course of action after their parents are gone. So with this in mind, here are some strategies to use now that could help solve these issues before they arise or diffuse them before they cause irreparable damage.]]></description>
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<title>Asset Protection Trust - To Get One or NOT?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6571254</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:20:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lots of people establish a living revocable trust thinking they are creating some sort of an asset protection trust. A revocable trust is not an asset protection trust. Whether the trust is a living trust, land trust, family trust, or any other type of trust you can conger up, if it is revocable it does not protect its assets if the grantor is sued.]]></description>
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<title>When You Prepare a Will</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:34:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone has a moral obligation to their family to prepare a will. You can get a lawyer, do-it-yourself or use any one of a hundred internet sites. However you do it, you owe it to your family to make a will. Technically, all you need to do is sit down and write your desires for the disposal of your assets after you die.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning for Muslims in Singapore Made Easy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:48:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first remark is true that upon application the Syariah Court will issue the Inheritance Certificate known as "Sijil Warisan" upon the death of a Muslim in Singapore. The Fara'id distribution of shares is reflected on the Inheritance Certificate for the distribution of the Deceased's assets.]]></description>
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<title>And When Your Gone? Leaving a Legacy</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6537037</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:14:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are organizations that have relied on your support for several years. It has been so gratifying for you to see the impact your contributions have made. It is easier than you think to insure that these organizations can continue their work even after you have passed away. And the best part is that you can still provide for your family's needs!]]></description>
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<title>Mexico's National Healthcare Plan and Discount Card Attractive for Retiring Canadian, US Expats</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6541665</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:27:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Americans and Canadians wanting to retire comfortably but are concerned about their shrinking retirement accounts should consider Mexico as a viable alternate country of residence. Comprehensive Mexican heath insurance is very inexpensive, and when you turn 60 you're entitled to additional perks and benefits even if you're not a Mexican citizen.]]></description>
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<title>Mis-Sold Endowments - An Analysis</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6527778</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:41:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people were aghast to find that the nearly too-good-to-be-true endowment mortgage was, well, exactly that. As the time neared for them to reap the gains they'd been promised, they saw that the policies they'd purchased simply wouldn't be enough to cover their intended purpose, which was usually to pay for their mortgage. The reason for this wasn't merely the economic times, but that many -- most -- companies had promised returns that they couldn't justify, in order to get them to buy the endowment policy.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6519951</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6519951</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:50:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Proper estate planning means talking to a your lawyer and discussing the meaning of the word "probate" and what effect this word has on you and your estate. Traditionally, in many states in America, when a person dies, their estate requires "probate" administration through the courts.]]></description>
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<title>Retirement Planning in Your Thirties</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6530864</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6530864</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:15:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you're thirty, you still feel like you have lots of time to deal with life's challenges, and it's very likely that the last thing you're thinking about is retirement. But if you want to get ahead of the curve, this is actually the best time to start. The truth is that you really should start right now if you plan to accumulate enough to keep you secure after you retire.]]></description>
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<title>Saving Your Endowment Investment - After the Shortfall</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6527725</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:32:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you know someone who lost a lot of money during the surge of mis sold endowments in the recent decades, there are actually some excellent United Kingdom-based resources you might want to keep in mind for any future financial sector-mishaps. The authorities came together to provide these for the public and, for once, they do work! Be sure to inform yourself about endowments and what they're all about, and become aware that endowments, themselves, weren't/aren't really the problem, as long as you know what you're doing with them.]]></description>
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<title>Leaving the Endowment Policy in the Care of Kids or Company</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6527791</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6527791</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that you've set up the endowment policy to fund the future of the summer house you've bought for your children (or yourself, for that matter), other somewhat thorny questions remain. Among them: who will take care of the fund, itself? Are your kids responsible enough to make sure everything stays on the level?]]></description>
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<title>The Five Types of Power of Attorney Privileges</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6526726</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6526726</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:47:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Establishing power of attorney privileges is an essential element of estate planning. POA authorizes another person to make decisions related to finances and healthcare for someone else in the event they are unable to make decisions on their own.]]></description>
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<title>Avoid Estate Taxes, Transferring Wealth TAX FREE!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6508481</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6508481</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:19:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've worked hard your whole life. You've managed to build a comfortable lifestyle. Now your starting to wonder about the future.]]></description>
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<title>Family Trusts - Reduce the Burden on Your Family</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6514805</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6514805</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:41:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[These can be used to reduce the tax burden on your immediate family. Here are nine thoughtful strategies for family trusts.]]></description>
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<title>Why It's Important to Write a Will</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6512524</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6512524</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:42:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people know they should write a Will, but they tend to put off the task for a rainy day. Some people think that if they don't own anything of value there is no reason to engage in estate planning. The truth is, anyone of legal age should have a Will to let others know their final desires.]]></description>
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<title>Why Don't More People Have An Estate Plan? Here Is A Simple Five Step Fix</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6478051</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6478051</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:16:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A surprisingly large number of families have never arranged their affairs to make sure that what they have, goes where they want it, in the fashion they desire, upon their death. If this sounds like you, I have good news for you.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning For People Who Lack Mental Capacity</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6495272</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6495272</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:40:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mental incapacity can affect people from all sections of society, from all backgrounds and all ages. Whether the cause is clinical, accidental or simply as a result of growing old, people who live with their disability require particular care and assistance with the organisation of their finances.]]></description>
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<title>The Benefits of Estate Planning</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6494147</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:44:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging the disposal of an estate. When you plan your estate, you can attempt to eliminate uncertainties over how your assets will be divided and to whom. It can also serve to reduce taxes and other expenses that are typically incurred when someone dies.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning - The Benefits of Peace of Mind</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6469911</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6469911</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:19:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have been practicing exclusively in the area of estate planning for over 27 years. Yet, last week a questioned posed by a young couple seemed to resonate in my mind like never before.]]></description>
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<title>Prepare for Mental Incapacity in Your Estate Planning</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6246972</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6246972</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:42:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The longer we live, the more we increase our chance for suffering dementia or other mental incapacities in our latter years. You need to decide before hand to whom you'll give the power to handle your affairs when that mental affliction happens - or even before you become increasingly unsure of your own judgment.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning With Retirement Plans</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6457747</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6457747</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:36:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Retirement plans (IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.) pose unique problems in estate planning. This article discusses what you should be aware of when integrating a retirement account into your estate plan.]]></description>
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<title>Endowments and Institutions - How They Persist</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6453629</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6453629</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:21:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When one considers the financial stalwartness of many of the most hallowed institutions, the question of the origin of this premier financial certitude often manifests itself. How, year after year, do non-federally funded museums, universities and libraries exist - often for hundreds of years, irrespective (largely) of the financial climate? The answer, the endowment fund, is instrumental in the relative financial security of these institutions.]]></description>
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<title>Ways to Maximize Inherited Wealth</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6445962</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6445962</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:39:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inherited wealth usually arrives from money and property gifted by means of a decedent's last Will. It could also be obtained through lottery winnings, investment practices, or personal injury or class action lawsuits.]]></description>
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<title>Administering An Estate - Investment and Transfer of Securities</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6436445</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6436445</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:36:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In many cases a person dies owning investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other financial assets. During the administration of the probate estate or trust estate, the personal representative or trustee, as the case may be, will be required to take possession and manage these investments.]]></description>
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<title>Administration Of A Probate Or Trust Estate - Selling The Decedent's Real Estate</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6436423</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6436423</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a Trustee of a decedent's trust or as a personal representative or executor of a decedent's probate estate, you may be required to sell the decedent's real estate. In doing so, you will be confronted with legal issues and requirements as well as practical issues. I will address both in this article.]]></description>
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<title>You've Been Named As a Successor Trustee - Now What? Duties in the Administration of a Trust</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6436348</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6436348</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:21:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've been named as the Successor Trustee of a Trust, all of the duties may seem overwhelming. Here's a checklist of things you need to do to administer the trust.]]></description>
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<title>Ways to Resolve Family Disputes Over Property</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6436378</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6436378</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:19:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anytime family disputes over property manifest it is reasonable to try and rectify the situation before things spiral out of control. Everlasting injury and severed relationships can occur if misunderstandings aren't quickly resolved.]]></description>
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<title>Planning for Incapacity</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6414504</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6414504</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:17:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people assume that planning ahead in regards to your finances and estate is only in the case of death. Making arrangements like this is referred to as Estate Planning. Two most popular ways of estate planning are through wills and trusts. However, there is something else to plan for besides death and that is "incapacity". Being incapacitated can pose almost as much of a threat to your financial well-being as death does and there are measures to take for this.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning Measures</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6414500</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6414500</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:16:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An "estate" can be defined as all of a person's assets which could include property, money and entitlements. Therefore, "estate planning" is making arrangements for that estate. Most of us have one or more people in mind to take over our estate and naturally, want to deliver it with the maximum value and the least amount of taxes.]]></description>
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<title>Simple Strategies to Protect Family Inheritance</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6416485</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6416485</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:09:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Protecting family inheritance is a vital element of estate preparation. Regardless of the size of your estate, it's advisable to compose a last will and testament. This is the sole technique that can make certain your final wishes are followed and loved ones receive the items you want them to have.]]></description>
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<title>Use A Home Loan Calculator And Get An Accurate Estimate Of Prospective Home Loan Payments</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6400624</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6400624</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:36:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A home loan calculator can help you estimate your prospective loan payment. Find out all about how this wonderful device works and how to use it. Investing in real estate can bring you a steady income over many years.]]></description>
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<title>A No Credit Check Home Loan Is Instrumental In Helping Average Folks Become Proud Homeowners</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6400592</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6400592</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:32:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The economic depression caused financial institutions to become wary of offering home loans. Now, a 'no credit check' home loan can help most average people obtain a home loan and realize their dream of buying their own home.]]></description>
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<title>Get Great Savings On Your Home Mortgage, Use A Mortgage Calculator</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6400565</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6400565</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:31:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about what is a home mortgage and also some tips on how to get the best home mortgage and thereby invest in the future of your family. Find out what a mortgage calculator is and how it can help you save when you take a home loan.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding the New Social Security Rules Concerning Trusts</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6400557</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6400557</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first thing you need to realize is that not all trusts are viewed, or governed, in the same way. Trusts are divided into two separate groupings. All trusts that were in effect before Jan. 2000 and the second group is all trusts that were established after that date. This is because the Foster Care Independence Act became effective in 1999.]]></description>
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<title>A Foreign Asset Protection Trust As an Option to Protect Your Retirement Nest-Egg</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6380731</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6380731</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:12:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even moderately wealthy people need to apply asset protection techniques on their retirement funds. 'Retirement funds' includes any nest egg you have built up. You need to protect against devaluation, inflation, or just plain seizure by the government in the event of a systemic collapse. A good foreign asset protection trust can hedge your risk and expand your possibilities - not just to protect your assets, but also to see them grow and flourish in a secure offshore environment!]]></description>
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<title>Do Offshore Asset Protection Trusts Work in the USA?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6380708</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6380708</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:03:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Simple, single-member LLCs have long been popular asset protection tools in the US, but their effectiveness has been curtailed by recent court decisions such as the Olmstead case. This article looks at how an Offshore Asset Protection Trust and an Offshore LLC can legally and effectively increase security of ownership of US domestic assets.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do Families Fight After Their Parents Are Gone? Six Ways To Help Avoid This Problem</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6371973</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6371973</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:43:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every family has its own dynamics and while the parents are alive, they tend to mediate the arguments and personalities involved. But when they are gone, all too many families incur needless and sometimes irreparable damage to their family unit. It could be fighting over the estate assets, arguing over administration issues or even the outside influences of an in-law. Whatever the cause, it can have a long-lasting negative impact on your relationships. But there is hope.]]></description>
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<title>Ethical Wills: The Missing Piece of Estate Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:41:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ethical wills are a chance to leave love and wisdom to those who follow. We spend so much time worrying about our financial legacy, we don't always allocate enough time for our spiritual legacy or even our historical legacy. An ethical will is a chance to put down what we care about most. An ethical will on video is the most accessible option for those interested in preserving more than just "things" in an ethical will or legacy letter.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning For A Loved One With Special Needs - Seven Factors to Consider</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:45:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many families, taking care of a loved one with special needs is a daily challenge. Whether it is a child, sibling or other family member, the compassion and caring instincts can be overwhelming. But when it comes to the specific estate planning needs and desires of these situations, it can be very important to look at all the contingencies.]]></description>
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<title>Secure a Great Home Mortgage Loan Using a Good Mortgage Calculator</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:42:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Owning your dream home can become a reality for you. You can secure a good deal on home mortgage when you know how to use a mortgage calculator effectively. The function of a mortgage calculator may vary but the outputs will prove to be efficient in your decision-making process.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning With Wills and Trusts</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:34:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning for your estate is a very important step to ensure that your possessions and assets are distributed with accordance to your final wishes. The laws associated with it is considered as a body of law created and designed to reduce ambiguity over the distribution of an individual's estate upon death by making laws that reduce uncertainty as to property ownership, powers of attorney, wills, trusts, and living wills.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning and the Will</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:30:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Estate planning along with the creation of the Will is among the things that we normally don't think about on a daily basis. However, we have to consider that bad things can happen to us especially when we least expect them like accidents or terminal illnesses such as cancer. Before these unforeseen things strikes you, it is always best to be always ready for it by making sure that all aspects of your affairs are taken care of by the people you love and trust.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning Tools: Lifetime Gifting Program - Seven Factors To Consider</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:19:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An invaluable part of any estate plan can be the strategic and systematic use of the annual gift tax exclusion. By properly planning your estate distribution strategy over a number of years, you can successfully lower, or even eliminate, estate shrinkage from administration, death taxes and probate costs.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning Tools: Health Care Directives - Nine Factors To Consider</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:29:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are in an accident, suffer complications of surgery or are just unable to make your own health care decisions, it is a good idea to appoint someone else to make them for you. By using some forethought, you can make this a simple, unemotional event and share your wishes before they are ever needed.]]></description>
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<title>Estate Planning Tools: Durable Power Of Attorney - Seven Factors To Consider</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:50:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If something happens while you are alive, that makes it impossible for you to handle your financial affairs, sign legal documents or communicate your wishes to others, you could have trouble in many ways. Without a properly executed Power of Attorney, your family may need to get a court order just to handle your affairs. These can cost plenty and waste months of time.]]></description>
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