Estate Planning

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    Estate Planning Checklist

    Creating a comprehensive estate plan is very important to ensure that your assets are disbursed in accordance with your preferences and that your loved ones are taken care of after your death. Here is a comprehensive estate planning checklist to help you through the process. Define your objectives and goals: Determine what your objectives are…

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    Reviewing and Updating Your Estate Plan in California

    An estate plan is a crucial legal document that states your wishes for how your assets will be managed and who will inherit them after your death. Other matters, such as healthcare decisions and guardianship of minor children, are also important in estate planning. Updating an estate plan is essential to ensure that it reflects…

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    Don’t Wait Until You’re Sick to Create an Estate Plan

    Estate planning is a vital component of financial security for individuals and their families. While it may seem like an unappealing task, the consequences of not having an estate plan in place can be dire, especially if you become seriously ill or pass away unexpectedly. It is a common misconception that only extremely wealthy people…

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    The Horrors of DIY Estate Plans

    Why you should stay away from DIY estate plans Estate planning is an important process that requires meticulous attention to detail and a thorough comprehension of the law. Many people are tempted to use do-it-yourself (DIY) templates and online resources to create their estate plans in this era where information is easily accessible via the…

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    The Power of Estate Planning and Trusts for Modest Estates

    The Power of Estate Planning and Trusts for Modest Estates Estate Planning is often associated with wealthy people with many assets, substantial properties, and intricate legal structures. However, estate planning holds value for individuals from all walks of life, regardless of the size of their assets. Even if you don’t have a lot of money…

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    California Estate Planning: What Is a QTIP Trust?

    California Estate Planning: What Is a QTIP Trust? Estate planning is an essential process that ensures your assets are distributed as you desire when you pass away. A Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trust can be an incredible tool if it fits your wishes and your family’s situation. A QTIP Trust provides married couples with…

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    How Does Divorce Affect an Estate Plan?

    Divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage and divides marital assets and obligations between two parties. Individuals going through divorce must understand how their estate plan will be affected in order to guarantee that all current assets are allocated according to their intentions. This article will look at some of the important components…

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    Estate Plan After Purchasing Your First Home

    When purchasing your first home, you should think about drafting an estate plan. After you pass away, an estate plan will guarantee that your desires are carried out and your assets are correctly handled. Estate planning can also safeguard loved ones from costly inheritance taxes and other financial responsibilities that come with inheriting property. Creating…

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    The Young Adult Estate Plan

    We are delighted to announce that Filippi Law Firm, P.C., now offers an estate plan specifically designed for young adults. We recognize the invisible legal gap that faces the majority of adults; 67% of Americans do not have estate plans. The top reasons are: they think they do not have enough money or assets to…

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    Prepare Your Child and Yourself With An Estate Plan Before Heading to College

    Why is an estate plan necessary for a young adult about to enter college? As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is prepared for any event that may arise in life. Making an estate plan is one of the most important things you can do as a parent before sending your child…