Does an Elder Orphan Need an Estate Plan?
This is big concern for millions of older Americans who don’t have a spouse, children or other family they can depend on to watch out for their well-being.
This is big concern for millions of older Americans who don’t have a spouse, children or other family they can depend on to watch out for their well-being.
Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.
A will allows you to distribute your worldly goods, select a guardian for minor children and name an executor to carry out your wishes.
If your life changes, so should your estate plan. Marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, a birth and a changing relationship with a child are just some of the life changes that may affect your estate plan.
Every so often, it’s smart to methodically go through your estate planning documents and see if any tweaks are needed. Here’s a checklist to guide you through that mission.
An estate plan tells your heirs and the courts how to divide up your assets, but it also helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary hassle and expense–as well as potentially months, even years, tied up in the court system settling your estate.
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By Ethan Huizenga
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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