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The Future of Business is Changing
Read more from our writers on how we think our future business world and what you can do to prepare for the change.
The Benefits of Starting Estate Planning Early in Life
Planning an estate is a great way to provide for family or loved ones. Without planning an estate, loved ones will receive less money than they could be entitled to. This will also ensure that your loved ones are looked after once you are gone. Below are some benefits to planning your estate early.
What Is the Difference Between Legacy Planning and Estate Planning?
Estate planning and legacy planning. Maybe you’ve heard these terms used in financial settings, often interchangeably. Many people think of “legacy planning” as a softer name for “estate planning.” But the two actually mean different things.
Will Writing Checklist
Planning is important when writing a will, especially when having a family. It is a common practice to start thinking about a will when also starting a family. While this is popular, it is best practice to start planning out a will as soon as possible.
How to Make Sure Your Assets Are Distributed According to Your Wishes
A COMMON problem facing many families after the death of a loved one is the disposal of the estate and ensuring the wishes of the deceased are honored.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Becoming a Legal Guardian
Ideally, we all hope to live a long life in which we are able to provide for and take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, though, that is not always a possibility for everyone. When this is the case, a legal guardianship may be necessary to care for the elderly or disabled.
When is it Time for an Estate Plan Review?
Life is never static, constantly changing, and as your life shifts, you might need to look back at your estate plan and make some changes to better fit your new situation. Here are some life events that should prompt an estate plan review.
Why Do You Need a Lawyer for Your Estate Planning
If you think like Ron Swanson that you don’t need help writing your will and that whatever you put down on paper will suffice to have your possessions and savings transferred to your beneficiaries, you might want to think again. Writing a will is not something that just anyone can do – although anyone really could do it, it certainly won’t hold up in probate court.
Changing Times, Changing Technologies
LAWYERS are not noted to be at the cutting edge of technology – indeed, conjure up a mental picture of lawyers at work and it probably includes piles of weighty leather-backed books, yellow scratch pads and highly polished wood. But, as with industries across all sectors in the economy, the legal profession is not immune from the changing tides of technology.
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