Estate

Effective estate management enables you to manage your affairs during your lifetime and control the distribution of your wealth after death. An effective estate strategy can spell out your healthcare wishes and ensure that they're carried out – even if you are unable to communicate. It can even designate someone to manage your financial affairs should you be unable to do so.

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Estate Management 101

Estate Management 101

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

And the Executor Is

And the Executor Is

The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.

When Do You Need a Will?

When Do You Need a Will?

When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

What To Look For in a Trustee

There’s a lot to consider when appointing a trustee for your estate. Here are 3 questions to ask when making the decision.

White Elephant Inheritance

This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.

Taking Control of Your Financial Future

Baird Women Advisors provides 5 tips on how women can build their knowledge and confidence about money and investing.

A House Divided

If you’re thinking of buying a vacation home with family, here are some ground rules to consider before making it legal.

The Basic Elements of Estate Planning

It’s not just for the ultra-wealthy. Estate plans can help protect assets, make things easier for heirs and minimize taxes.

Estate Management Checklist

Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.

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4 Elements of an Estate Strategy

Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.

When Do You Need a Will?

When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust

A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.

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