Whether you filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, assume that you own less money and property than before the bankruptcy. However, during the bankruptcy process, the court reports certain accounts and pieces of property under a federal or state exemption.
Category Archives: Estate Planning
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No trust contains unlimited funds or an interminable time horizon. In the end, every trust eventually ends.
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If you want someone to continue to manage your Facebook account after you die, you need to designate a legacy contact.
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As professional advisors, we spend hours with our clients. In fact, we grow familiar with their most personal details. Listening intently and helping our clients achieve financial and tax planning goals creates a natural closeness between clients and advisors.
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Left unaddressed, estate planning myths create serious trouble for loved ones. This often leads to intrafamily conflict, permanently damaged relationships, and lengthy and expensive court battles.
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The court assigns assets, such as retirement accounts and insurance proceeds, to a designated beneficiary. So, in this role, they receive different treatment and more protection from creditors.
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If an accident renders you unable to speak or make decisions for yourself, ask someone to speak on your behalf to doctors and medical providers. A Medical Power of Attorney (POA) allows someone to speak for you and arrange for treatment until you regain consciousness.
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Since you spend your time rescuing other people, you may find it difficult to imagine a time when you might need help or rescue.
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Rather than ignoring an uncomfortable topic, think proactively about the challenges of living with mental illness.
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In most cases, people emphasize the complexities associated with court involvement. Namely, court supervision makes the process of distributing money and property a public proceeding.