Recent Money Blog | Estate Planning PostsBypass Trustsby Debbie Vasen27 Feb 2008 06:00 PMFirst, I have to say, I love the lawyer I found to do mine and my husband's wills. I highly recommend finding a good lawyer yourself to do your estate planning. Paying for good legal counsel to write up your will, is worth the money. Estate Planningby Debbie Vasen27 Feb 2008 10:43 AMEstate planning should be a continual process, always evolving as your life changes. Ideally, you should review your plan yearly and every time you undergo a major lifestyle change. One such event is a change in martial status. Do you Need a Power of Attorney?by Debbie Vasen13 Jan 2008 09:15 AMMost people envision a power of attorney as something you designate on your deathbed. Actually, this is the worst time to attempt this decision. When my husband and I completed our wills, the lawyer also had a file the paperwork for the power of attorney. Take a Class in Financial Planningby Debbie Vasen21 Jun 2007 12:03 PMBefore you spend a dime to hire a financial planner, look into enrolling in a class. Many Junior colleges and community centers offer these types of finance classes. You will find them on a variety of subjects, from budgeting to estate planning. Do You Have a Will?by Debbie Vasen13 Jun 2007 08:58 AMA horrible thing happened to a friend of mine. Her husband's best friend died suddenly of a heart attack. He was only 40, active and slim. There was no heart disease in the family. It was a shock to all, one that put fear in our hearts and sent many to the doctor for a physical. Life Insurance: I Bet You Need It!by Michelle Vandepas26 Mar 2007 09:00 AMDo you have life insurance? In almost every case, you should. There are several things to keep in mind when choosing how much insurance to purchase: 1. How much would it cost to replace you? - Financially that is, not emotionally. Writing down your wishesby Michelle Vandepas29 Jan 2007 09:51 AMEveryone should have a will. Sorry if I sound morbid this morning. Even if you are really young, or in great health, or won't be dying for years and years yet, I still suggest you make up a will. If you have children, it is irresponsible not to have one. The Basics of Estate Planningby Gillian Markson24 Jun 2006 09:29 PMEstate planning is the process by which you make arrangements for your assets that you would like to be carried out upon your death. It can be difficult to plan for the time when you will not be here, but it is necessary to protect the property you have accumulated over a lifetime. Recent Blog Comments |
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