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The Problems That A Survivorship Deed Can Create
A survivorship deed is a deed that allows two people to own property together. If two business partners would like to own a property together, then they can use a survivorship deed to do that. By doing so, when one of the business partners passes away, the property will automatically go to the other… Read More »
Using An Assignment Document To Move Your Property Into A Living Trust
Out of all the estate planning tools you can use to avoid probate, a good trust is one of the best you can use. By going over a few key facts about living trusts, and speaking with a lawyer, you can develop the best possible trust. What Is A Living Trust? A living trust… Read More »
3 Estate Planning Tools You Can Use To Protect Your Young Children
Even though it may seem unnecessary, planning your children’s estate is almost always a good idea. And, the reason for this is as follows: by planning your children’s estate, you secure a healthy, and abundant, future for them. Going over the three estate planning tools you can use to protect your young children, and… Read More »
The Best Way To Find Your Deceased Loved One’s Life Insurance Policy
Many families are unaware that their loved one had a life insurance policy. And, for this very reason, the funds within this policy are never claimed, preventing one’s family members from using this money. Going over the best way to find your deceased loved one’s life insurance policy, and speaking with a lawyer at… Read More »
The Assets Medicaid Considers “Available”
To qualify for Medicaid, you must meet certain requirements. Many of these requirements center on the assets you currently own and, in turn, whether you have too much. Going over the assets Medicaid considers “available,” and speaking with a lawyer from Millhorn Elder Law Planning Group, will allow you to protect your estate from… Read More »
Do Retirement Accounts, IRAs, And Life Insurance Policies Go Through Probate?
Many of your assets can, and will, go through probate. But, what about retirement accounts, IRAs, and life insurance policies? Going over whether or not retirement accounts, IRAs, and life insurance policies go through probate, while speaking with a lawyer, will allow you to protect your estate. Do Retirement Accounts, IRAs, And Life Insurance… Read More »
3 Major Mistakes To Avoid When Naming Your Life Insurance Beneficiary
Your life insurance policy can, and should, go to the person you would like to give it to. But, there are certain mistakes that, if made, can make it much more difficult for your life insurance policy to go to the right person. Going over the three major mistakes to avoid when naming your… Read More »
The 2 Ways Your Trustee Can Resign
A good trust allows you to protect your estate from probate. But, in order for you to have a trust that achieves this purpose, you must have a trustee who will act on your behalf. Going over the two ways your trustee can resign, and speaking with a lawyer, will make it easier for… Read More »
The Best Estate Planning Option For Shielding Your Asset From Creditors
You can develop an estate plan that shields your assets from creditors. By doing so, you can protect your most valuable assets from the parties who would like to claim them, allowing them to go to your beneficiaries. Going over the best estate planning option for shielding your asset from creditors, and speaking with… Read More »
The Problem With Holographic Wills
A holographic will can be very useful. But, they often come with several major problems, all of which make developing a holographic will somewhat unwise. Going over the problem with holographic wills, and speaking with a lawyer who specializes in estate planning, will allow you to satisfy your estate planning needs. What Is A… Read More »
