Posts tagged estate planning
How to Name Minor Children as Life Insurance Beneficiaries

Do you want to ensure your minor children receive your life insurance proceeds if you die while they are young? Not confident about what to put on that beneficiary designation form? Technically, you have five options to consider. But in reality, only three of them function in ways that make sense when thinking about what your children will need if you’ve died and they are still young.

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FAQ: What happens when you die without a Will?

Fact: Chadwick Boseman died without a Will. And he’s not alone in this. Research shows that nearly 70% of adults in the United States don’t have Wills. So, what happens if you die without a Will? In a nutshell: the laws of your state take over. What does that mean? Keep reading…

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FAQ: What happens to debt at death?

FAQ: What happens to debt at death?

If you die with debt, those debts generally become the responsibility of your estate. Keep reading for all the info.

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Durable General Power of Attorney: Four Things to Know

A Durable General Power of Attorney is a crucial estate planning tool. Having one in place is immensely helpful if/when you need assistance managing your affairs. Keep reading to find out four key things about this document. #UnstuckEstatePlanning #AmpersandLaw

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The one where I make the case for ‘Death Positivity’

Society's attitude toward death and death planning is shifting. And Millennials are driving these changes. Being "death positive" is about a willingness to talk about death and start planning your final wishes decades before you need to. And it's not morbid or premature at all. Actually, it makes a lot of sense. Why? Keep reading.

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