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QUESTION Q: My parents shut down when I try to talk about estate planning. How can I help them open up? –...
QUESTION Q: Can you explain how the administration of a will works? –Taking Care of Mom ANSWER A: Dear Ta...
QUESTION Q: Can I leave my 401(k) to my minor children when I die? –Pondering Parent ANSWER A: Dear Ponde...
QUESTION Q: Do I need to create a new will if I move to another state? –Curious Mover ANSWER A: Dear Curi...
QUESTION Q: How do I include cryptocurrency in my estate plan? — Crypto Owner ANSWER A: Dear Crypto, If y...
QUESTION Q: What is the federal estate tax? — Tax Planner ANSWER A: Dear Planner, The federal estate tax ...
QUESTION Q: What estate planning should my child have in place once they reach adulthood? — Proactive Par...
QUESTION Q: What is a pour-over will? — Prudent Planner ANSWER A: Dear Prudent, For a living trust to fun...
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Q & A: QUESTION Q: What is the IRS’s “Rule of 55” for 401(k) plans? -Ready to Retire ANSWER Dear Read...
Q & A: QUESTION Q: What is “diminished financial capacity,” and why is it so dangerous for seniors? —...
Q & A: Q: How much can I write off on my 2021 income taxes for charitable donations if I don’t itemiz...
Q & A: Q: How can I determine how much life insurance I should have? —Family Planner ANSWER A: Dear P...
Q: How does buying or selling a business affect my estate plan? --Business Buyer ANSWER Dear Buyer: If yo...
Q: How does the Democrat’s newly proposed tax bill affect the federal estate and gift tax exclusion? -Con...
Q: How does the administration of a will work? -Family Planner ANSWER Dear Planner: In order for assets i...
Q: What is a pet trust, and how does it work? -Doggy Daddy ANSWER A: Dear Doggy, While it’s possible to n...
Q: How should I include my cryptocurrency in my estate plan? -Digital Planner ANSWER A: Dear Digital, Jus...
Q: Can I leave my 401(k) to my minor children when I die? -Pondering Parent ANSWER A: Dear Pondering, Tho...
Q: Should I leave money for my child with special needs in my will? – Prudent Parent ANSWER A: Dear Prude...
Q: How can I avoid being placed under the care of a professional guardian? —Senior Planner A: Dear Planne...
Q: What estate planning documents should my son, who just turned 18 and is planning to attend college in ...
Q: Do I need to create a new will if I move to another state? -Curious Mover A: Dear Curious: Most states...
Q: How can I obtain consent for my incapacitated mother to get a COVID-19 vaccination? -Concerned Daughte...
Q: Can I serve as a trustee if I don’t have any legal experience? -Curious Cousin A: Dear Curious: Being ...
Q: What is the best way to bring up estate planning with my family over the holidays? -Festive Father A: ...
Q: If Democrats sweep the election, what’s likely to happen to the increased gift and estate tax exemptio...
Q: How are decisions made for an incapacitated person without a living will? --Concerned family member A:...
Q: What is the Best Way to Save for My Child's College Education? --Concerned Parent A: Dear Concerned: O...
Q: What Property Can I Put In My Living Trust? - Planning For the Future A: Dear Planning: A living trust...
Q: How Long Does an Executor Have to Distribute Assets From a Will? - Watching and Waiting A: Dear Waitin...
Q: My dad recently passed and did not have a will, what should I do? - Feeling Lost A: Dear Lost: First, ...
Q: What’s the difference between a Living Will and a Medical POA? - Thinking Ahead A: Dear Thinking: A Li...
Q: I want my child to own my house when I die. Should I just transfer it now? - Pondering Parent A: Dear,...
Q: Could I face eviction due to an out of date Will? -Renting Beneficiary A: Dear, Renting: It’s critical...
Q: Under what circumstances can my will be contested? -Will Creator A: Dear Will: Anyone can contest a wi...
Q: How often should I update my estate plan? -Prudent planner A: Dear Prudent: This question highlights a...
Q: Do I need additional life insurance if I already have a policy through my employer? -Insurance Enquiry...
Q: Can I use estate planning to provide for my pet’s care after my death? -Dog Lover A: Dear Lover: Yes, ...
Q: What does an executor do? -Will writer A: Dear Will: An executor is the person named in your will to a...
Q: What does “funding” a trust mean? -Curious planner A: Dear Curious: For a living trust to function pro...
Q: If I die with no estate plan at all, what happens to my property? -No Plan Stan A: Dear Stan: If you d...
Q: Can I change my estate plan while my divorce is still ongoing? -Speculative spouse A: Dear Speculative...
Q: Are non-biological parents in a same-gender marriage automatically granted legal parental rights? -Pon...
Q: My husband and I are expecting our first child in 7 months. What should be our top priority in terms o...
Q: Could my family benefit from a dynasty trust? -Frugal Father A: Dear Frugal: A dynasty trust is a spec...
Q: Can a spendthrift trust protect my child’s inheritance? -Concerned Dad A: Dear Concerned: Yes, a so-ca...
Q: Can I disinherit my husband with estate planning to ensure my adult children will inherit all of my as...
Q: What is a charitable remainder trust? -Curious Dear Curious: A charitable remainder trust (CRT) is a u...
Q: My father wants to quitclaim deed his house to me before he dies, rather than include it in his will. ...
Q: My uncle died, and I think he had a will, but I’m not sure. How can I find out? -Will Wondering A: Dea...
Q: I’m looking to buy insurance to protect my family. Should I purchase an accidental death and dismember...
Q: I have financial power of attorney for my mother. Can I be paid for managing her finances? -Billing Mo...
Q: Who should I name as executor of my will? -Pondering probate A: Dear Pondering: Selecting the right ex...
Q: How can I best provide for my pet using estate planning? -Dog Lover A: Dear Lover: A beloved pet can b...
Q: My mother recently died with lots of credit card debt. Am I responsible for paying that debt? -Worried...
Q: How does a living will work? —Confused A: Dear Confused: Though it can be easy to confuse a “living wi...
Q: What is long-term care insurance? —Unsure A: Dear Unsure: Long-term care (LTC) insurance covers your b...
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