How Does Fee-Based Financial Planning Work?

Financial planners and investment advisors can help put you closer to your financial goals by creating a comprehensive financial plan that includes managing your money, providing investment advice, tax, retirement and estate planning, and many other services.

Feb 19, 2024

What Are The Steps in the Financial Planning Process?

Steps in the Financial Planning Process

Ensuring a secure financial future doesn’t occur by happenstance. It takes cautious planning, usually by an experienced financial planner, and rigorous adherence to predetermined financial goals.

Feb 3, 2024

What Is A Realty Trust?

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Many different trusts are available that can hold (and transfer) personal and real property.

Jan 24, 2024

Does a General Power of Attorney Cover Medical Decisions?

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If you’ve taken the time to consider estate planning, you’ve likely run across the concept of power of attorney. A power of attorney (POA) can be helpful in an incapacity strategy. It can also provide transparency in business or financial matters.

Jan 16, 2024

Can a Spouse Override a Trust?

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Trusts are valuable tools for financial management and estate planning. Trusts come in numerous varieties and serve various purposes. Whether a spouse can override a trust is not a simple question because it depends on the circumstances. So, let's look at some of the variables and how each would influence the answer.

Jan 10, 2024

Can a Spouse Override a Will?

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When a spouse passes without a will, the spouse’s estate goes through probate. Probate is a state process determining where a deceased’s property will go. This also depends on state laws. There isn’t an easy way to determine where probate assets may go since there are a number of variables that determine the final destination of the property.

Jan 5, 2024

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