Estate Planning Blogs
Estate Planning Blogs. Have you ever wished there was one location to find basic information about estate planning? One location where you could get some definitions for concepts e.g., what is a trust? What is a Trustee? What goes into an estate plan? Can you disinherit your kids? How to you protect your pets when you die? Well, I put together 31 Days of Estate Planning Blogs to get you started. I have provided a short post for each topic. I will also be creating Instagram reels. Enjoy!
- Day 1 – What is an Estate Plan
- Day 2 – What is a Trustee
- Day 3 – What is an Agent for Healthcare and Finance
- Day 4 – What is Incapacity
- Day 5 – What is Intestate Succession
- Day 6 – What is Probate
- Day 7 – What are Trust Assets
- Day 8 – What is a Will
- Day 9 – What is a Trust
- Day 10 – What is a Healthcare Directive
- Day 11 – What is a HIPAA Authorization
- Day 12 – What is a Power of Attorney
- Day 13 – What is a Deed and When is it Used
- Day 14 – How to Choose a Lawyer
- Day 15 – How Much Does an Estate Plan Cost
- Day 16 – How to Prepare for a Meeting With My Lawyer
- Day 17 – How to Choose a Trustee
- Day 18 – What If I Cannot Find My Will
- Day 19 – Can I Disinherit My Kids
- Day 20 – Can I Modify, Amend, or Revoke My Trust
- Day 21 – Cryptocurrency and Your Estate Plan
- Day 22 – Estate Planning for Future Generations
- Day 23 – Protecting Your Pets After You Die
- Day 24 – Estate Planning Myths
- Day 25 – What Powers Should I Give to My Trustee
- Day 26 – Estate Planning for Artists
- Day 27 – Funding Your Trust With Out-of-State Property
- Day 28 – Life Insurance as Part of Your Estate Plan
- Day 29 – Importance of Asset Protection
- Day 30 – Steps in the Probate Process
- Day 31 – Trust Mill Scams
Francine D. Ward
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