Estate Planning
Approximately 70% of Americans die without a will.1 Many want to know that their family is taken care of in the event of death. A comprehensive financial plan includes estate planning. What do people want?
- Efficient transfer of wealth to their loved ones
- The right plan at a fair price
- To minimize lawyer and court fees
- To minimize the time and hassle of probate
- To minimize estate taxes (avoid Uncle Sam as a senior partner)
- An advisor to explain confusing estate planning concepts in simple terms
- To make a charitable gift in a way that maximizes the gift—minimizing taxes and creating a lifetime income stream—this is smart giving
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Nice things to know:
A Simple, Comprehensive Estate Plan should include:
- A will
- A living will
- A durable power of attorney for finances
- A durable power of attorney for health care.
(Also, adding a Trust might be a benefit for you or your family.)
Related Information:
1 Money Wise Women, "Tell Your Family You Love Them--Write Your Will," Forbes Magazine, Marcia Brixey, contributor, March 30, 2012.