By Jennifer Triplett | Published March 8, 2021 | Posted in Estate Planning | Tagged Tags: estate planning, mo estate planning, top 10, Trust, Trust Plan, trust planning, Will Plan |
10 REASONS TO DO YOUR ESTATE PLANNING NOW…
Many people do not think an estate plan is important, but here are a few reasons why you should stop procrastinating and make an estate plan now: Loss of capacity. What if you become incompetent and unable to manage your own affairs? Without a plan the courts will select the person to manage your affairs. Minor children. Who will Read More
Read MoreThe Risks of Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning
The Risks of Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning Many websites offer customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents, but although these products are convenient, using them could cause serious and expensive legal problems for heirs. These digital services appear to offer a cost-effective and easy alternative to visiting an estate planning or elder law attorney. But Read More
Read MoreWhich Nursing Home Rating System Should You Trust?
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a difficult decision and it can only be made more confusing by the various rating systems. A recent study found that using both Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare site and user reviews can help with the decision making. The official Medicare website includes a nursing home rating Read More
Read MoreHow to Divide Up Personal Possessions Without Dividing the Family
Allocating your personal possessions can be one of the most difficult tasks when creating an estate plan. To avoid family feuds after you are gone, it is important to have a plan and make your wishes clear. When passing on possessions to your heirs, savings and investments are easy to divide up, since they can Read More
Read MoreLittle Cabin in the Woods – A true tale about what can happen if you don’t do your estate planning…
There once was a little cabin in the woods. Small, but lovely, sitting waterfront on Table Rock Lake. Husband and wife bought it together when they were younger and looked forward to bringing their son there as he grew up. But as 60% of families do these days, husband and wife divorced. Wife received the Read More
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