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Guide to Incapacity Planning in Nebraska: Protecting Yourself and Your Estate

Incapacity planning is a crucial aspect for Omaha residents of managing your estate and ensuring that your wishes are honored if you cannot make decisions for yourself. This article will examine the various components of incapacity planning, offering comprehensive advice for anyone looking to secure their future. What Is Incapacity Planning? Incapacity planning involves preparing […]
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Posted on: February 6, 2024
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Are You Neglecting Your Estate Planning?

Estate planning is a vital part of financial management that often gets overlooked.
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Posted on: December 22, 2023
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Using Living Trusts to Protect Your Business Assets

Business owners work hard to build their assets and establish their companies. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure that these assets are protected for the business’s continuity and the owner’s peace of mind. One way of safeguarding these assets is by utilizing a living trust. This article discusses how a living trust can protect your business assets. What Is a Living Trust? A living trust is a legal entity created to hold assets, often for the benefit of certain individuals. It’s called a “living” trust because it’s established while you’re alive, unlike a testamentary trust, which comes into effect upon your…
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Posted on: December 15, 2023
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Why You Should Put Your House in a Trust

Putting a home into a trust has several benefits, from avoiding the lengthy probate process to providing potential tax advantages. This article discusses some of the intricacies of trusts and the importance of consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney. What Is a Trust and Why Is It Important? A trust is a legal arrangement where one person (the grantor) transfers ownership of their assets, like a house, to a trustee. The trustee holds and manages these assets on behalf of the named beneficiaries. One main benefit of putting property in a trust is to avoid probate, which can be…
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Posted on: December 1, 2023
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What Happens When the Second Parent Passes?

However, settling the second spouse's affairs was more complex, even with advance planning. Everything from wills to banking to tax returns became more complicated.
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Posted on: October 24, 2023
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Now Is the Time for Estate Planning

As life is unpredictable, it is better to start planning sooner rather than later. In fact, upon attaining the legal age of majority in your state of residence (typically at age 18), you should begin considering some form of an estate plan.
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Posted on: October 13, 2023
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Do You Need a Will or Trusts or Both?

A traditional will could be the simplest but not necessarily the best way to pass on your legacy.
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Posted on: October 6, 2023
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Tasks to Be Done After a Loved One Passes

Even though the death of a loved one comes with unbearable grief, there are important tasks you must carry out as soon as you’re able.
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Posted on: September 29, 2023
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Why are Contingent Beneficiaries Important?

When planning your estate rarely will you experience difficulty naming your initial beneficiary or beneficiaries for your will, IRA’s or life insurance.
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Posted on: September 25, 2023
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Unmarried? What You Need to Know about Estate Planning

Unmarried couples don’t receive the same legal protections as married couples when it comes to inheritance and taxes.
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Posted on: September 22, 2023
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