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6 Things You Should Know to Create a Robust Estate Plan

WiserAdvisor

While a financial plan focuses on managing your finances during your lifetime, an estate plan is essential for determining the fate of your assets after you pass away. Estate planning involves the transfer of your assets to your heirs in the event of your passing.

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What to Do When a Parent Dies and You’re the Executor

Darrow Wealth Management

Checklist for executors of their parent’s estate Get organized Where are the original estate planning documents located? Who is the attorney who drafted the estate plan? Inform them of your parents passing and discuss options for support in settling the estate. Consult your attorney to find out.

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Why Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?

Carson Wealth

While there are certainly ways to do estate planning without a lawyer, for most people hiring an estate planning attorney makes the most sense. Estate plans can get complex fast, and even fairly straightforward estates can feel overwhelming if you’re not trained in the area. Do your research.

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3 Celebrity Estate Planning Slipups Clients Can Learn From

eMoney Advisor

That occasion marked an agreement with the IRS on a $156 million value on Prince’s real estate and recordings for the artist who died in April 2016—without a will. What can we learn from celebrity estate planning disasters like this? Such cautionary tales prove the value of proper planning. It turns out, plenty.

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Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families: 3 Areas Where Advisors Can Help

eMoney Advisor

Fortunately, financial professionals have tools and wealth transfer strategies that can help couples be intentional about the use of their assets in an estate plan. Why Focus on Estate Planning for Blended Families A thoughtful plan and good communication can go a long way in heading off conflict in large families.

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Master the Family Meeting for Estate Planning Success

eMoney Advisor

And if they’re unprepared—or worse, if the family estate planning strategies are less than buttoned up—how will that affect your practice down the line? the better path lies in improving family communication and financial education. Estate Plan Basics. Executors and Trustees. Caregiving.

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Average Fees for Tax Advisors in 2024

Harness Wealth

Tax advisors, and other tax professionals , offer services from preparing and filing annual tax returns to comprehensive tax strategies that help minimize taxes and preserve wealth over time. In this guide, we’ll explore the average fees of tax advisors in the US for 2024.

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