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Widows: What to Do When Your Spouse Had a Trust with Disclaimer Provisions

Losing a loved one, especially a spouse, is one of the most difficult things you may face in life. Surely you'll need to take time to grieve, and there are also crucial steps to be taken to wrap up your spouse's estate. If your spouse's will or trust had a disclaimer provision, there are some time-sensitive decisions that you'll need to make

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Jennifer Short, JD

Why Familes Should Avoid Intestacy

While the reasons for not having a will vary, the result is the same for everyone: they don't get to choose who receives their property when they die. Instead, their assets are distributed according to the laws of their state. This process is called intestate succession.

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Gregory S. DuPont, JD, CFP

Using Trusts to Hedge Against Estate and Gift Taxes

Gift and estate tax consequences can threaten this goal of sharing wealth. By crafting a comprehensive estate plan, we can address these concerns and protect high-net-worth clients from excess taxes. The following three types of trusts may assist high-net-worth clients in sharing their wealth in a tax-advantageous way.

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Gregory S. DuPont

Transfer on Death vs. Payable on Death

Many families choose to include a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation in their estate plan. Both these designations allow the assets in the account to pass to a chosen beneficiary when the original owner dies. POD and TOD accounts have many benefits.

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Jennifer Short, JD

What Happens to Your Virtual Wallets at Your Death?

In modern estate planning, digital accounts such as PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay must be considered every bit as much as bank and retirement accounts. Digital accounts can be conveniently closed upon the account holder’s death, provided they plan ahead.

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Gregory S. DuPont, JD, CFP

3 Estate Planning Concerns for Self-Employed Individuals

While you may have more freedom than the average worker, a lot of responsibilities lie on your shoulders. Working together with an experienced estate attorney, we can craft a comprehensive legacy plan that will help you meet your financial goals.

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Jennifer Short, JD

What NOT to Include in Your Estate Plan

Although your documents should be thorough and provide all necessary information, some things should NEVER be mentioned in your documents, for security purposes. Here are three things you SHOULDN'T include in your estate planning documents.

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Gregory S. DuPont, JD, CFP

How to Choose the Right Trustee

Trustee(s) are in charge of handling all aspects of your trust. So, it is important to select your trustee(s) carefully. By better understanding the responsibilities of a trustee, you'll be better equipped to select the right person for the job.

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