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Beware of the quick estate plan:  why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

Beware of the quick estate plan: why you shouldn't just leave everything to beneficiaries

A common way to avoid the time commitment in estate planning is to leave everything to direct beneficiaries or make someone a co-owner of all of your assets. This article looks at just one scenario where this will not work.

Part I: Who needs a prenup and why? People in second marriages

Part I:  Who needs a prenup and why?  People in second marriages

Although prenuptial agreements can benefit many kinds of couples, they offer specific protections for people in specific situations. One such situation is those who are preparing to enter a second marriage. Whether you were the higher-earning or lower-earning spouse during your prior marriage, a pre

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All you wanted to know about prenuptial agreements but were afraid to ask: what is a prenuptial agreement and what does it do?

All you wanted to know about prenuptial agreements but were afraid to ask:  what is a prenuptial agreement and what does it do?

It's April and that means the start of wedding season! This time of the year we get a lot of questions about prenuptial agreements. Over the years, we've heard numerous misunderstandings about what can be in an agreement like this, who needs one, and when they need to be signed.

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Things to consider before adding your child to the deed of your home

Things to consider before adding your child to the deed of your home

To avoid probate, parents often consider adding their adult child to the deed to their home. Although it may seem like a way to streamline distribution, there are multiple issues that can arise in this situation. Before adding your child to the deed of your home, it's important to consider these iss

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