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When Should You Fund a Trust?

When Should You Fund a Trust?

For larger estates, a revocable trust is generally the most effective tool for avoiding probate. It involves some setup costs. However, it allows you to manage the disposition of all of your wealth in one document, while retaining control and reserving the right to modify your plan.

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Common Mistakes in Claiming Social Security

Common Mistakes in Claiming Social Security

Social Security benefits serve an essential role in most Americans’ retirement plans. Yet many people — even soon-to-be retirees — know little about how the program works or how to get the most from the benefits they’ve earned.

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How Does Probate Work?

How Does Probate Work?

A probate judge is an official of the county court system and a judicial official of the state, who decides civil court cases that involve the probate process.

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What You Need to Know about Probate

What You Need to Know about Probate

A will is a legal document that spells out the distribution of your assets and how your children will be cared for at your death. Probate is a process used to prove a decedent’s will is valid and to supervise the handling of their estate.

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