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Estate

Effective estate management enables you to manage your affairs during your lifetime and control the distribution of your wealth after death. An effective estate strategy can spell out your healthcare wishes and ensure that they're carried out – even if you are unable to communicate. It can even designate someone to manage your financial affairs should you be unable to do so.

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If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

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Estate Management 101

Estate Management 101

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

Succeeding at Business Succession

Succeeding at Business Succession

There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.

When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust

When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust

A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.

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Estate Management Checklist

Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.

Managing an Inheritance

A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.

Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy

Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.

Trends in Charitable Giving

Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.

Critical Estate Documents

Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.

How Often Should You Update Your Estate Strategy?

Review your legacy approach regularly, particularly following significant life events or legislative updates.

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Comparing Mortgage Terms

Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.

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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

4 Elements of an Estate Strategy

Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.

Estate Management 101

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust

A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

When Do You Need a Will?

When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

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  • Articles

    Choosing a Business Structure

    Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”

    Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money

    Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.

    Critical Estate Documents

    Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.

    Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy

    Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.

    3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families

    This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.

    Four Steps to Valuing an Estate

    Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.

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  • Calculators

    Comparing Mortgage Terms

    Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.

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  • Videos

    Estate Management 101

    A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

    Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

    Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

    When Do You Need a Will?

    When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

    When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust

    A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.

    4 Elements of an Estate Strategy

    Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.

    Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

    Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

    View all videos

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