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    Why Everyone Should Have an Estate Plan

    Do you have a will? A durable power of attorney? A health care proxy? If not, why not? Failure to create an estate plan risks causing discord in your family for generations to come.

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    Five Estate Planning Myths

    There are lots of misconceptions about estate planning, and any one of them can result in costly mistakes. Understanding who needs an estate plan and what it should cover is key to creating a plan that is right for you. 

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    Make Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death

    Although your life insurance policy may pass to your heirs income tax-free, it can affect your estate’s tax liability. 

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    Moving to a New State? Be Sure to Update Your Estate Plan

    While legally you may not need all-new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney in your new home. 

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    A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Great Stress

    While it is important to have an updated estate plan, there is a lot of information that your heirs should know that doesn’t necessarily fit into a will, trust or other components of an estate plan. The solution is a […]

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    What You Can’t Do With a Will

    While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are things that it won’t cover. A will is just one part of a comprehensive estate plan. 

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    The Hazards of Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning

    Many websites offer customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents.  Although these products are convenient, using them could create serious and expensive legal problems for heirs. 

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    How to Create an Estate Plan That Includes Your Pet

    Pets are members of the family, so it is important to consider how to provide for them in your estate plan just as you would the human family members. 

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    Couple Makes Basic Planning Error and Loses Life Savings

    A Pennsylvania couple may have lost their life savings by making a fundamental estate planning mistake.

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    How to Deal With Student Loan Debt as You Age

    The number of older Americans with student loan debt – either theirs or someone else’s — is growing. Sadly, learning how to deal with this debt is now a fact of life for many seniors heading into retirement.

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