For people who are in lines of work that involve intellectual property, taking steps to protect that property from being used by others without their permission is essential. This can include artistic works like music, art and fashion designs, as well as computer programs and inventions. If you’re a famous person, it can even include […]

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The probate process varies from one person to the next; however, there are some basics you should become familiar with. Once you know the ins and outs of probate, you can make more informed decisions in regards to your estate plan. Generally speaking, here are the basic steps associated with probate: — The person outlined […]

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Managing your assets as you get into your later years is tricky. You don’t want to give away too much too soon, so that your care becomes a burden to others. But if you aren’t careful you can get hit with medical costs that threaten to eat up much of your estate. A timely example […]

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Remarriage is one of those life events that will likely necessitate some changes to your estate plan. You’ll probably want to include your new spouse in your plan while ensuring that any children from your previous marriage still receive at least some of the assets that you originally designated to them. Further, you may want […]

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Most young people don’t consider developing an estate plan unless they have a considerable amount of money or assets, either from earnings, an inheritance, a legal settlement or some other source. They’re busy building their careers, working towards paying off student loans and perhaps starting families. However, even successful young actor Anton Yelchin, who was […]

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Increasingly, more of our financial and social activity is carried out online. This can create a dilemma for surviving family members when someone dies. While people can and should designate an executor for their estate in their will, that designation doesn’t give them access to accounts that are strictly online, such as some bank accounts […]

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