Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
Monday, 19 October 2020
Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you
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Estate Planning in the Age of COVID-19
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Estate planning is important for everyone, regardless of your financial circumstances. For example, you could be worth very little and still need someone to make health care decisions for you and manage your bank account in the event you became incapacitated. Without proper planning, even these simple matters could require a court proceeding. Although estate
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Understanding How Property Ownership Affects Your Estate Planning Goals
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Having a will or a living trust in place is a great start to a comprehensive estate plan. However, it is also important to make sure that all of your assets are titled in a manner that will ultimately accomplish estate planning objectives. The most common forms of ownership are as follows: Sole Ownership Sole
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3 Reasons It’s Important to Update Your Will
Friday, 06 December 2019
If you already have a will, you are ahead of the many Americans who have not yet taken this important estate planning step. However, making a will is not a one-time project. For this instrument to remain an effective way to distribute your property, it is vital to periodically review and update your will. An
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How will my family pay for my funeral?
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Upon the death of a loved one, one of the most immediate, pressing concerns is often how the family will pay for his or her funeral expenses. This guide is designed to address common misconceptions and to provide guidance from an estate planning attorney’s perspective. Faulty Solution: I have named my child as a payable-on-death
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What to Consider When Setting Up Trusts for Children
Thursday, 31 October 2019
Part of being a parent involves ensuring your children are secure financially when you pass away. This is the reason why it is paramount to pursue estate planning early on when your children are still minors. Many parents have discovered the benefits of trusts for children, and you may want to consider placing your assets
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I have an estate plan in place! Now what?
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
According to Caring.com’s 2019 survey, 57 percent of U.S. adults do not currently have estate planning documents such as a will or living trust. If you are among the 43 percent who have created an estate plan, congratulations on taking the necessary steps to provide peace of mind for yourself and for your family. Now
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John Horn Featured on 93.1 JAMZ
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
So much fun having Estate Planning Attorney John Horn “Horn & Johnson SC” on #fitandfabulous. My friend John helped me and my family and I feel #fabulous knowing my loved ones will be taken care of when it’s my time to leave this beautiful ???? It’s the BEST GIFT to give❤️ Learn what an estate plan is, what is probate, how can you protect
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Estate Planning & Why You Need It!
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Join Attorneys John Horn and Dera Johnsen-Tracy of Horn & Johnsen SC for this free seminar. Learn critical information on trusts, Medicaid protections and proper planning. Learn how to avoid probate and eliminate thousands of dollars in expense and months of stressful court proceedings. Get beneficiary designations done right. When: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Time:
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3 Essential Health Care Planning Documents
Tuesday, 09 July 2019
When people think of “estate planning,” they often consider only what will happen with their assets upon death and, if they have minor children, who will care for them. However, death planning is only one piece of the estate planning puzzle. A comprehensive estate plan should include not only a will or living trust, but
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