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A reader previously thought their estate would not owe inheritance tax - but now thinks it might ...

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Your plan will take care of you as you age. We're in our mid-70s and do not have children. Our estate will be large and very liquid, and we want to avoid arguments with disbursement of the estate ...

Olivia’s maternal grandfather died when she was a teenager, and it wasn’t until then that she learned of the 529 plan. The grandfather named Olivia’s aunt as the successor owner of the plan, since he ...

Start by creating an advanced directive, which details what kind of care you want should you become incapacitated and can’t ...

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You can be a "good" executor, even though carrying out someone's final wishes from their estate can be challenging.

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