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Wills and estate planning

No matter how old you are, creating a will and estate planning are an important part of your financial picture. Use the content in this section to help you get started.
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Wills and estate planning

Inheritance tax vs estate tax

Even after we're gone, our loved ones may have to pay taxes on the hard-earned money we left them. Or do they? Learn about inheritance and estate taxes.

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Wills and estate planning

Helpful estate planning tips for newlywed seniors

As a senior adult planning a trip down the aisle, it's important to understand the value of creating an estate plan that ultimately fulfills your wishes and obligations.

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Gifting your life insurance policy to charity


Naming a charity as beneficiary of your life insurance is an ideal way to help out the causes you care about most and leave a financial legacy to ensure their good work continues.

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Estate planning basics: Updating your last will and testament

You basically have three choices when making changes to your Last Will and Testament: create a new will, make a codicil to your will, or simply alter your existing will.

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How to build an "in case of death binder"

Death isn't a topic most people want to spend their free time thinking about. However, planning can help you do everything you can to ensure your loved ones are not left scrambling after you pass away.

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Common types of trusts

Trusts don't have to be confusing. Read more to learn about common types of trusts and how they can fit into your financial plan.

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Estate planning basics: Leaving a gift of charity after you're gone

Learn about the different ways you can leave a meaningful gift to a charity or other non-profit organization in your last will and testament, ensuring their good work will continue long after you're gone.

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