A Plan for Rover After You’re Gone
An owner’s illness or death is a common reason for a pet being given up. However, here are some steps you can take to ensure your beloved companion is cared for if something happens to you.
An owner’s illness or death is a common reason for a pet being given up. However, here are some steps you can take to ensure your beloved companion is cared for if something happens to you.
What will happen to your assets when you pass on? Who will be the recipient(s) of your possessions? Are there any contingencies for the inheritance of your assets? Who will manage their distribution? All of these questions, and more, are…
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Payable on death accounts can help streamline the process of transferring certain assets to loved ones after you pass away. Also referred to as a POD account or Totten trust, a payable on death account can be established at a … Continue reading →
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Irrevocable trusts open the door to important tax strategies, but they mean the loss of control of the assets held in the trust ⦠or do they? Todayâs irrevocable trusts can be designed with some flexibility in mind.
Estate planning costs vary, and the difference in fees can only add to the emotional challenges. It’s difficult enough to begin managing matters of death without confusion on top of that. The pandemic has only compounded such challenges. We are most … Continue reading →
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Getting married for a second time following a divorce or the death of your first spouse can feel like a fresh start. But itâs important to consider how joining your life with someone elseâs may impact your financial plan, including … Continue reading →
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If you don’t have a will or trustâor youâve never considered who will inherit your assetsânow’s probably a good time to put your affairs in order.
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