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Your Estate Plan
This week, Angela discusses estate planning during Estate Planning Awareness Month, focusing on the differences between will-based and trust-based plans. She emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan to avoid complications for heirs and highlights the potential pitfalls of relying solely on a will.
Key Takeaways
Will Limitations: A will only covers assets not already designated by beneficiary or titling, acting like a vacuum cleaner that picks up leftover pieces. Contract property, such as IRAs with named beneficiaries or bank accounts with payable-on-death designations…
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