Usually when asked to be the executor of a family member’s estate, the person feels honored and trusted. It’s a big responsibility, since the executor will be tasked with carrying out a loved one’s final wishes.
If you haven’t reviewed your beneficiary designations recently, you may be setting your heirs and estate up for some unpleasant surprises.
Drafting a last will and testament can help to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. You can also use your will to name a legal guardian for minor children or choose an executor for your estate.
Responsibility for the various actions can be divided among family members and close friends of the deceased.
Many timeshare contracts include a perpetuity clause, which means the contract and all its fees and obligations are yours for life. It may not end there.
Unfortunately, only about a third of U.S. adults had an advance directive in recent years, according to one research analysis.
Taking a few simple steps now can potentially help save your beneficiaries thousands in legal fees and taxes.
This story is a prime example of why you should always use a reputable estate planning attorney to draft your last wishes. While a handwritten
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