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FAQs on Beneficiaries, Charitable Gifts, and Your "Stuff"
What is going to happen to "my stuff"? What are beneficiary restrictions and designations? Where do I leave gifts to charities and individuals? What is the difference between specific gifts and personal property?
Advisors EP Support
7 min read


Blended Family Considerations
Basic estate planning techniques for todays modern blended family.
Katie Noles
2 min read


Understanding Trustee Compensation: What is "Reasonable"?
What is "reasonable compensation" for trustees? How beneficiaries may ensure it is reasonable.
Katie Noles
1 min read


Treating Children Differently but Fairly in Trusts
Why you should consider equitable distributions to children when family businesses or prior monetary gifts are involved. How flexible provisions and careful planning can help.
Katie Noles
1 min read


Are Irrevocable Trusts Preferred?
Why you should be over concerned with creating a irrevocable trust, even in a state that favors them.
Advisors EP Support
1 min read


Why Joint Trusts Are Often the Default Choice
Why a marital or joint trust is the default for married couples. Why separate or individual trusts may not be necessary.
Advisors EP Support
1 min read


Surviving Spouses- Balancing Protection and Flexibility
Should surviving spouses be allowed to amend a marital trust?
Advisors EP Support
1 min read


Protecting Heirs with Trusts
How can a trust protect my heirs from creditors and divorce settlements?
Advisors EP Support
2 min read


Homestead Exemption: Simplified
Homestead Exemption - Simplified
How does it protect me and how much is protected from creditors?
Katie Noles
2 min read


Immediate vs Springing Power of Attorney
The key difference between an immediate power of attorney and a springing power of attorney lies in when they become effective.
Advisors EP Support
1 min read


HEMS: A Simple Guide
What are HEMS?
Katie Noles
2 min read


Trust-Based Estate Plans vs Will-Based Estate Plans: Deciding Factors Your Clients Should Consider
Business owners should pay careful attention to Control, Privacy, and Continuity of Business Affairs.
Advisors EP Support
2 min read


Multiple Trustees Acting Together
A review of the advantages and disadvantages of multiple trustees working together.
Katie Noles
3 min read


Why the Same Person Fulfills Three Roles
Why do we default to the same individual serving as- Power of Attorney, Executor, and Trustee?
Katie Noles
3 min read


Features in Our Trust Based Estate Plan
Here you can review the standard and additional features found in all of our Trust-Based Estate Plans.
Katie Noles
2 min read


Introduction to Estate Planning
This is a one page description for clients with insights to consider for the 5 primary questions they will need to consider...
Katie Noles
2 min read


What's in a Trust-Based Estate Plan?
Learn more about a Revocable Trust Based Estate Plan and how the documents within the plan work together.
Katie Noles
2 min read


Client Disqualification Questions
We have several disqualification questions at the beginning of the estate planning process, learn more about these here.
Advisors EP Support
1 min read


Content for Your Website - Estate Planning Services
Looking for an easy to digest explanation of estate planning services for your website? Look no further- use this sample or create your own!
Advisors EP Support
2 min read


What You Need To Know About Probate
Understand the pros and cons, and the probate process. Plus, how to avoid it by using an alternative type of estate plan, a revocable trust.
Advisors EP Support
3 min read
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