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Difference Between Transfer on Death and Payable on Death Designation

Adding a payable on death (POD) or transfer on death (TOD) designation to an account allows the assets (money and property) in...

Should the Trustee of My Trust Be Different During My...

When you create a trust, choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you will make. If you create a...

Bills and Services to Cancel—and Keep—When a Loved One Dies

A loved one’s passing is challenging on many different levels. In addition to the emotional difficulty of processing someone’s death, there are...

What Not to Include in Your Estate Planning Documents

One important purpose of estate planning is to facilitate the transfer of ownership of your money and property to your family and...

What Is a Devise in My Estate Plan?

If you are thinking about creating an estate plan, you may hear some new and confusing terms that make your brain hurt....

Three Important Concerns Self-Employed Individuals Should Address

Being self-employed is no easy task. You are the owner, and in some cases, the only employee. While you may have more...

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