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Debt After Death: Why You Should Think About It When Estate Planning
It may be a dirty word in some quarters, but debt is a fact of life for more and more Americans. According to a study by the Pew Charitable Trust, 8 in 10 Americans are in debt is some fashion, . . . and that debt is not limited to young people starting out… Read More »
6 Dangers of Joint Property Ownership
In an effort to avoid the some assets passing through the probate process, some people often set up bank accounts or real estate so that these assets are owned jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint property ownership is that when one owner dies, the surviving owner will automatically… Read More »
