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Considering the net value of your assets -- and your debts -- is a good place to begin if you are looking into your estate planning options. To know how to pass that wealth on effectively, you need to know exactly how much you have. People often underestimate or...

Odds are good that you did not think much about writing a will when you were in college. Maybe you even ignored it as a young professional getting started in the workforce. You only had debt, and few assets, and you did not have anyone else in your family to take care...

On your end, estate planning focuses on passing your assets down to the next generation. You probably ask yourself questions like: How can I divide things evenly? How can I avoid estate disputes? What do I do with the family home? What should I do with family...

Estate disputes sometimes revolve around siblings who seem like they just want to do anything in their power to "win" against the other sibling. They act as if dividing up the estate is a contest. They may also be emotionally pitted against one another, as if they...

When your parents pass away, there is a chance that you will be the one who has to deal with their estate. If they have an estate plan in place, your job will likely be a bit easier. One thing that you can do now is find out what they want. This might be a hard...

You have never said a word about estate planning to your parents. You suspect they have not done it yet, and you know that they need to, but it feels too awkward to bring it up.Maybe you feel like you'll force them to talk about the end of their own lives, something...

Bringing up estate planning can be difficult. You don't want to sound like all you're worried about is getting your parents' money. You don't want to bring up topics that make them feel uncomfortable.At the same time, you know how important it is for people to do...

Creating an estate plan brings you face-to-face with a variety of difficult decisions. For example, you need to think long and hard about the best way to protect your children in the event of your premature death.Choosing a guardian for your children under the age of...

As you create or review your estate plan, it's natural to have questions about probate. More specifically, you may turn your attention to the steps you can take to help your estate avoid the probate process.Without probate, it's easier to transfer your assets to your...

For many people, estate planning is all about decisions related to their assets. For example, they focus most of their energy on who will receive their assets upon their death.Long-term care planning is often put on the backburner, as many people don't want to...