Estate
Effective estate management enables you to manage your affairs during your lifetime and control the distribution of your wealth after death. An effective estate strategy can spell out your healthcare wishes and ensure that they're carried out – even if you are unable to communicate. It can even designate someone to manage your financial affairs should you be unable to do so.
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Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
Estate Strategies of the Rich and Famous
The examples of famous celebrities underline the need for a clear estate strategy.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
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