Estate Planning: The Core Components

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Estate Planning The Core Components

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Depending on the exact estate in question various different types of legal devices could be utilized. In this presentation we are going to look at the core components of a basic estate plan.

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Estate PlanningThe Core Components

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Depending on the exact estate in question

various different types of legal devices could be utilized.

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In this presentation we are going to look at the core components of a

basic estate plan.

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MORE COMPLEX SITUATIONS MAY REQUIRE THE ADDITION OF SOME MORE ADVANCED ESTATE PLANNING TOOLS.

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Estate planning is clearly going to involve arranging for the transfer of

assets to your heirs after your passing.

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This can be done in various different ways.

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The most widely utilized asset

transfer vehicleis thE

last will.

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You should however be aware of the fact that the estate must pass through probatewhen you use a

last will.

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You have probably heard about trusts.

Many people are under the impression that these devices are only useful for the very wealthy.

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In fact,

revocable living trusts can provide advantages to everyday people.

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With a living trust the distributions to the beneficiaries take place outside of probate.

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Probate can be succinctly defined as the

legal process of estate administration.

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During this interim final debts must be paid, and interested parties could contest the estate.

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Probate can be costly…

… and time-consuming.

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Inheritances are not distributed until the estate has been probated and closed.

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When you understand the facts you can see why

incapacity planning is important.

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The segment of the population that is at least 85 years of age is growing

faster than any other.

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Around 45% of people who comprise this age group suffer from Alzheimer's disease.

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With a health care proxy or durable power of attorney for health care you empower an agent to

make medical decisions in your behalf in the event of your incapacitation.

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If you were to become unable to make

financial decisions, who would handle your affairs?

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Through the execution of a durable financial power of attorney you answer this question as you empower an agent to act in your behalf should it become necessary.

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How would you feel

about being kept alive

indefinitely

through the use of

artificial means?

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With a living will you make your personal preferences known.

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When you have a living will in place your family won't be

forced to make excruciating decisions.

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Want to Know More?

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