Tom Alberts

Staff journalist/content writer w/ United Financial Resources Corp. Newspaper refugee w/ stints in FL, IND, TX, PA, MO. @IUBloomington, @idsnews alum. #GoCubs

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If you die without an #estateplan, your state's #intestacy laws determine who inherits your estate. Every state has its own set of intestacy laws, and the outcomes can vary significantly depending on where you live.

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Do you have an #estateplan? If not, its probably something that you intend to do...but never seem to get done. So.....you just keep kicking the can down the road. But it’s your loved ones that lose… if you kick the can…. Too…. long.

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Leaving everything to your spouse in the belief they will pass on an #inheritance to your children does not always work out as you had hoped.

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A common question asked by individuals with a #lastwillandtestament is whether or not their will is respected across state lines and can be transported to a different state if they relocate.

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Punt #estateplanning procrastination. Quit kicking the can on this important obligation. @AssurancePlan
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While sometimes overlooked, #trusts can be an important tool in your #estateplanning arsenal. Especially in certain circumstances. Trusts can be uniquely used to provide an individual with control as to how and when their assets are passed to another person.

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A key feature of an #irrevocabletrust is that it can't be easily modified. This lack of control provides several benefits, like #assetprotection, reducing #taxes and meeting the financial eligibility requirements of government programs. But, they're not always a good idea.

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#Blendedfamilies are a significant part of American life.

But how are blended family members treated under the inheritance laws in the U.S.? Do stepchildren even have inheritance rights? Do half-siblings have the same inheritance rights as full siblings?

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The consequences of dying without a will are made clear by actor Anne Heche's heartbreaking situation.

Heche joined a long list of famous people who died without a will.

Her story shows us that having an #estateplan is essential for many reasons.

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Medicaid can be a lifesaving benefit for older individuals who need assistance to pay for long-term care.

The problem is that many individuals do not fully understand how Medicaid works.

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A common reason for challenging the validity of a #LastWillandTestament is to raise a claim that the deceased person, known as the testator, created their will or otherwise gifted would-be #inheritance due to the manipulation of an unscrupulous person.

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Two common roles that often come into play in the event of #incapacity are a #PowerofAttorney and a successor trustee.

Although both are helpful to consider including in your plans, it is important to understand the purpose and authorities of each.

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Following a death, family members often begin the challenging task of going through their loved one's home - cleaning, organizing, selling, passing on and discarding the items that accumulate over a lifetime. But what about the house and real estate itself?

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Experiencing the death of a spouse is one of life's most traumatic events.

There is no way to fully prepare for the death of a spouse. The grief of losing your life partner can be completely overwhelming.

There are four key steps that you must take after the death of a spouse.