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Understanding the Extent of a Trustee’s Authority Over Trust Assets

Posted on December 7, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

When establishing a trust, individuals often prioritize specifying how their assets will be managed and distributed. A crucial aspect of this process involves designating a trustee—an individual or entity responsible for managing the trust assets and executing the Continue reading →

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The Essential Role of ‘Stuff’ in Your Estate Plan: Beyond the Legal Documents

Posted on November 22, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

When people think about estate planning, they often focus on the legal documents—the wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. While these documents are undeniably crucial, there’s another aspect that’s often overlooked: the sentimental and practical value of your belongings, or simply Continue reading →

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How Far in Advance Can I Begin My Estate Planning?

Posted on November 15, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

You can create your estate plan at any time, but many people choose to begin the process sooner rather than later. Why? Because you never know when life-changing medical or financial emergencies can strike that will require someone else to manage your affairs during your lifetime. Continue reading →

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Swedish Death Cleaning

Posted on October 26, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

How much stuff is too much? Most Americans would probably admit that they own too many things. From clothes to electronics to sports equipment to collectibles, the typical US house is stuffed to the brim with items of questionable utility.

On occasion, we may commit to decluttering, Continue reading →

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What Happens to My Leased Car If I Die Before the Lease Term Ends?

Posted on October 19, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

After a house, a car is often the second-most valuable piece of property a person owns.

About 15–20 percent of new vehicles are leased rather than purchased and financed. Leasing is a popular alternative to traditional financing because it can allow the lessee (the person who leases Continue reading →

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Limited Impact of Estrangement on Estate Planning

Posted on September 28, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

Unfortunately, rifts sometimes arise between family members that are much more serious than just temporary squabbles. The result may be estrangement, defined as “the state of being alienated or separated in feeling or affection; a state of hostility or unfriendliness” or “the state Continue reading →

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Collecting Debts on Behalf of Your Deceased Loved One

Posted on September 15, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

People often engage in transactions that result in money being owed to them, such as loaning money to a friend or business partner or renting a house to a tenant. But what happens if someone passes away before they receive the money owed to them? Can someone else collect these debts? Continue reading →

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Four Things Your Spouse Should Know Before You Die

Posted on September 7, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

It is normal for married couples to share almost every aspect of their lives with each other. But when it comes to death, even the closest couples might become tight-lipped about certain topics. According to one study, half of all couples fail to discuss their dying wishes.[1]

Death Continue reading →

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You Can Benefit from Giving Gifts

Posted on September 1, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

A benefit of working hard is sharing the fruits of your labor with your loved ones. However, gift or estate tax consequences may impact high net worth clients when they share their wealth. By crafting a comprehensive estate plan, we can address these concerns and protect high net Continue reading →

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Bills and Services to Cancel—and Keep—When a Loved One Dies

Posted on August 25, 2023 | by Davis Schilken

A loved one’s passing is challenging on many different levels. In addition to the emotional difficulty of processing someone’s death, there are also the many tasks that must be dealt with, such as going through their various accounts and taking the necessary steps to cancel them or Continue reading →

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