For instance, a single retired person who gets married a few years into retirement would need income to cover two individuals, not just one — and would likely need to revisit estate planning To stay on top of potential family changes, each year review
important estate planning documents — including beneficiaries named on retirement accounts, the person named as a power of attorney, and who will direct the living will.
Not exact matches
Usually, the last will and testament and / or trust
documents will emphasize your
estate planning goals that are most
important.
Reviewing one's
estate planning documents, such as a will, trust, and medical directive is very
important.
How these
documents are used is extremely
important and this is why do it yourself (DIY)
estate planning should be avoided at all costs.
The Letter of Direction is not legally enforceable but is written by you and kept with your
estate planning documents and / or other
important papers.
While everyone should
document their wishes with an
estate plan, it's especially
important for you because some state laws don't take domestic partnership into account, and next of kin laws are more likely to deviate from who you would choose as your next of kin.
A will is usually the most
important document in
planning your
estate.
Making and distributing copies of your
estate planning documents are an incredibly
important part of making sure your wishes are both known and followed.
An
estate plan is made up of a handful of very
important documents, each with a different and unique purpose.
An
Estate Plan may seem overwhelming but if you break it down, an
Estate Plan is simply a collection of
important legal
documents that serve their own specific purpose.
Clients would use it to provide the lawyer with information about themselves and their
estate -
planning needs, as well as to store
important documents and digital assets and to designate and communicate with proxies.
While no one would disagree that the services of a qualified
estate -
planning attorney are far superior to those you can find with Internet
document preparation software, it's
important to understand what part of your practice is «commoditized,» as opposed to where you provide true client value.
Usually, the last will and testament and / or trust
documents will emphasize your
estate planning goals that are most
important.
How these
documents are used is extremely
important and this is why do it yourself (DIY)
estate planning should be avoided at all costs.
After a divorce, it is equally
important that you have an attorney review, revise and draft essential
estate planning documents to reflect the changes in your life.