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Estate Planning and Elder Law Blog Digest

Arkadelphia, Hot Springs and Little Rock, Arkansas

Category: News

It is important to keep up with estate planning news because changes in laws, regulations, and tax codes can significantly impact an individual’s estate plan. Staying informed on current estate planning news can help individuals and families make informed decisions about their estate plans, ensure that their plans remain up-to-date and effective, and take advantage of new planning opportunities or strategies that may arise. Additionally, estate planning news may provide insights into broader economic trends or market conditions that could affect an individual’s financial planning and wealth management strategies. Overall, staying informed on estate planning news can help individuals protect and preserve their assets, minimize taxes, and achieve their long-term financial goals.

Read our news articles and stay up to date on estate planning.

In addition to the health care directive, other items that are part of estate planning include designating a financial power of attorney and establishing a will or trust.

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Blended families face unique estate planning risks—without clear documents and careful planning, inheritance conflicts between spouses and children are almost inevitable.
Charitable giving through your estate plan allows you to leave a lasting legacy, support causes you care about and create potential tax benefits for your heirs.
Estate planning is crucial for protecting family wealth and ensuring financial security.
An RLT, like any trust, is a method of holding property where the ‘legal’ aspect of ownership is separated from its ‘beneficial.’
You don’t need a hefty bank balance or massive estate in order to need a will and estate plan.
Understanding Social Security rules and benefits is essential for financial security in retirement. An elder law attorney can help you make informed decisions.
Probate attorneys help families navigate the legal process of settling a deceased loved one’s estate, ensuring that assets are distributed properly, and disputes are resolved efficiently.