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Estate Planning Basics and the Law   no comments

Posted at 8:33 am in Writing a Will
Eric Gehler


Estate Planning Basics And The Law

Having a plan that determines how your assets are used during your life and after your death is a critical process that requires expert legal advice. Estate planning can help you decide how your assets are distributed. You may need to set aside resources for your long-term care. Plus, you might need to appoint someone to manage your estate in the event that you lose your own ability to do so. You may decide that a portion of your estate should be given to certain charitable organizations. Each of these circumstances can be included in an estate plan with the help of a lawyer.

Benefits Of Planning Your Estate

Without an estate plan, your assets can be distributed in a way that’s contrary to your wishes. When you die, a number of important legal issues regarding your assets emerge. The manner in which your estate is divided amongst your heirs, how taxes are handled, donations to charities and transfers of property are only a few of the many concerns an estate plan can address.

With the help of an experienced estate planning lawyer, you can ensure that your assets will be used according to your wishes. Your plan can distribute assets from your estate to your beneficiaries quickly and seamlessly. Your lawyer can help you determine an executor of your estate in the event of your death. An estate plan can minimize the taxes owed by your estate by giving the allowable maximum to various beneficiaries. If you’re a business owner, you can make sure your business operates uninterrupted by detailing plans of succession and distribution of income.

Potential Pitfalls Of Poor Planning

Millions of people fail to plan how their assets are divided when they die. As a result, their estate often ends up in probate. This is a process that’s best avoided whenever possible. In probate, a court examines a will (if one exists) and divides a person’s assets accordingly. When a will doesn’t exist, the court decides how best to allocate the assets from an estate. The entire process is time-intensive and expensive. You can avoid having your assets end up in probate by hiring an estate planning lawyer to set up trusts and other arrangements.

Using The Law To Protect Your Assets

The law stipulates how your assets can be divided after you die. With the help of an experienced attorney, you can leverage the law to protect your assets. A lawyer can help you ensure your estate isn’t vulnerable to a long and costly probate process. He can help you minimize the tax liability your estate will suffer upon your death. The sale and distribution of tangible assets can be detailed according to your preferences. By planning your estate with the advice of a qualified attorney, you can be confident that your affairs will be in order when you die. Not planning your estate well in advance can lead to an excessive and time costing adventure for your loved ones.



Written by Stephen on January 31st, 2009

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Before You Write   no comments

Posted at 7:17 pm in Writing a Will
Patrika Vaughn


Writing a book is a lot like getting married. It is intensely personal, it calls for a big commitment, and it requires a sustained effort. And like marriage, it carries no guarantee of success. Books and marriages often fail for the same reasons. The most common reason is that the writer doesn’t know enough about the four essential components of a successful book. It may surprise you to know that the first and most important of these components is the self.

1) self — Many writers get an idea and jump into writing about it, never giving any thought to the motive behind writing it. Yet why you want to write helps determine what you write. The second component is:

2) the subject –Do you know enough about your topic to convey how your (or your character’s) experiences felt? Do you know enough to teach your readers what they want to know about the subject? The third essential component is

3) the readers — Are you clear about who you are writing this book for? Do you know the profile of the ideal reader of this book? The fourth component is, of course, the actual writing of the book. This includes the format, mechanics, style, tone, etc. 4) the writing– Do you know the writing techniques that will create and sustain reader interest in your book? If you have sufficient knowledge about your motives, your subject and your readers, you’ve already solved many of the most aggravating problems of writing. Successful writing requires a harmonious blend of writer, subject and reader. When this is achieved, an alchemy takes place. This alchemy informs the writing process, cutting through the common problems writers face. Once the alchemy is there, a writer can usually work swiftly and efficiently, avoiding many writing pitfalls and completing the book in less time than (s)he expected it to take. Achieving this alchemy depends on knowing a number of things about yourself, the writer, and your motives; about the subject to be written about, and knowing some essentials about the people you hope will read your book. Let’s take a look at each of them:

WHY YOU WANT TO WRITE: Maybe you’ve always dreamed of achieving fame and fortune as an author. You’ve pictured yourself chatting with David Letterman or Jay Leno, or being interviewed on Good Morning, America. You see yourself autographing books for a long line of admiring readers or standing before large audiences, telling them about your book. Perhaps you see your book being made into a movie. Do you know what kind of book to write to turn this dream into a reality? Maybe you want to write as a means of self-actualization. You know you have things to say that others will find interesting but you’ve never taken the time to organize them into a meaningful text. Writing a book can create just the opportunity you need to organize your vast body of knowledge on a subject, or to explore your own psychological depths. Do you know who would be interested in reading this book? Or maybe you hope to gain immortality, to perpetuate yourself through your autobiography. Other reasons for writing an autobiography include creating a legacy for your family, to give children and grandchildren a sense of belonging and continuity. Your motive for writing a book might be to help others. You may have pioneered an experience (anything from a self-cure for cancer to roller blading across the U.S.) or discovered a new or better way to do something. What you’ve done or learned could help others, and you want to write a book to share. Do you know who would welcome this information? Recording knowledge, experience or history is a valuable contribution. It can bring fame and fortune, help you self-actualize, advance your career or be a way to spend your spare time constructively. Your book could provide an important teaching tool. It is important for you to know which of the above motives are your reasons for wanting to write, because your reasons are tightly connected to whether or not the kind of book you write will be a success.

WHAT YOU WANT TO WRITE

First, what types of books are there? Books can be broken down into fiction or non-fiction. Fiction includes general, romance, Gothic and historical novels; westerns; mysteries; suspense and adventure stories; children’s books. Nonfiction includes all factual books: how-to’s; cookbooks; books on history; art; travel, plus academic books on any area of knowledge. There are also hundreds of professional and trade journals which print articles in specific areas of interest. These can be written in any of the following nonfiction forms: news, feature, analysis, how-to, opinion, speculation, interview, inspirational, evaluative, study, narrative, history, journal, observations, creative nonfiction, summary, list or satire. Now, how can your motive influence the success of the kind of book you want to write? Well, consider these facts. According to the Writer’s Market, only 5% of writers earn over $80,000 a year. Your chances of attaining fame and fortune will be better, therefore, if you write the type of book that the greatest number of people want to read. It helps if it’s the kind of book that will translate well into film or video format. The most popular kinds of fiction books are love stories and legal thrillers. The most popular non-fiction books are how-to’s, followed by books on health care; men/women relationships; business and management advice; spiritual and psychological works, and dieting If your motive is self actualization or to help others, the popularity of your book will be a minimal factor for you. You may already know that your book will appeal to only a limited market. Who over 40, for instance, will be interested in roller blading across the United States? How many people will be interested in reading the history of your home town, or your opinions, evaluations, or your life story? Perhaps your main motive is career advancement. Will this purpose be best served by targeting beginners in your field as your audience? Your peers? Those who have been in the field longer than you? Do you know what differences in approach are needed to write successfully for these three different markets? The same questions apply to those who want to write a book to help others. Who are these people? How much do you know about them? Is your reason for helping them to impress them, to encourage them or to inform them? These are all factors in determining the contents and style of your book. Now you need to know if you have what it takes to write that book.

IF YOU CAN WRITE

Do you have the time to write? Do you like to write? Are you an idea person? Do you have patience? Do you have the training to be a polished writer? Can you make the emotional commitment to the type of solitude and perseverance required to write your book? Don’t get discouraged if you’ve answered no to some of these questions. By following the step-by-step approach outlined in my book, you’ll find that a time commitment of as little as one hour a day can get the job done. The essential part is your emotional commitment. You’ve got to believe in your project and believe in yourself. You have to be convinced of the importance of writing this book. You have to commit to it, and the best way to do that is to make a contract with yourself. Your contract is your vow. Decide on a time of day when you can consistently devote time to writing. Then assess how much time you can spend at it daily. Don’t overestimate. It’s important for you to write consistently each day, at the same time and if possible in the same location. If all you can realistically expect to devote to writing on a daily basis is fifteen minutes, then contract with yourself for fifteen minutes. Then, if it turns out that you can spend two hours at it on some days, consider that bonus time. Once you’re clear with yourself about when, where, and what time you can give to your writing, write a simple contract with yourself: Here’s an example:

 

I am a writer, now engaged in the writing of a book about __________________. I pledge to devote __________(minutes/hours) to this project every day, from __________ (hour) to__________ (hour). Signed: Date:

 

Don’t over look this step. It seals your commitment to yourself to follow through on this project and solemnizes the importance of this task. It also formalizes exactly what part of your life you will carve out to make way for this accomplishment, and it commits you to getting into the habit of writing. Now inform your family, friends and associates that you will be unavailable at those times. It’s important that your writing time be uninterrupted. Other people will have to take it as seriously as you do, allowing you quality time for your work.



Written by Stephen on January 30th, 2009

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Model Essay: a Necessity for Improvement of Student Writing   no comments

Posted at 11:59 pm in Writing a Will
Mason


The vast majority of students would rather prefer to talk rather than involve in essay writing. When pressed to write, they feel that they have nothing to tell or that their ideas would end up being better if written be somebody else. When it comes to hesitant students, who are writing essays, term papers, or research papers for school or college, they find that they have way too much to say and are swamped by research. A model essay provided by a professional custom writing service guides a student through the complex research and writing process with less frustration and more control over the situation. A custom essay also improves students’ ability to plan, organize, and format the document in a professional manner regardless of tutor’s writing philosophy or inconsistency of the instructions received in class.

Throughout an academic year, a regular student has at least a dozen of classes that require completion of writing assignment including essays, term papers, research papers, coursework, and even a dissertation. When writing a college essay, a student is required to follow a specific format requested by a tutor. The situation gets even more complex, as there are no established requirements for essay writing, instead, every tutor invents own guidelines. Writing philosophy varies from tutor to tutor. Instructions and requirements confuse college students, whereas their writing styles have to be adequately adjusted every time a tutor changes. This is a regular procedure if a student wants to receive adequate grades for essay writing. When it comes to dissertation writing, a student must handle an enormous research, whereas a handy and timely essay writing tip from a custom writing service could save a whole lot of time and pointless efforts. As such, a model essay that sets students right at the spot and contains formatting and style adjustments, as requested by tutor, simplifies essay writing process, saves time, and improves the general understanding of the writing process itself. Custom essay writing service provides a student with the required model to follow and guides the pattern of thinking.

There are multiple ways to adjust a model custom essay. A student should utilize the title written in a custom essay provided by a custom writing service in order to compose own appealing and informative title. Title produced in a model custom essay can be used as a working title and further be modified into the final title.

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The most confusing part of essay writing is formatting. Every tutor has own formatting requirements and often make students use in their essays unfamiliar citation style. Students are not professional and, eventually, do not have to be professional with all citation styles, which makes the essay writing process confusing. At the same time, attempts to cope with format differences in teachers’ requirements make the essay writing process wasteful, boring, and distracting. Instead of concentrating on own grammar and sentence structure when writing an essay, term paper, or research paper, a student wastes time on scanning through the manuals to ensure that the paper is formatted in accordance with the standards. Essay writing help with formatting allows a student to use his or her time more efficiently, concentrate on important aspects of learning, and leave the mind-blowing work with proper citation to a professional writer from an essay writing company.

Custom essay allows a student to receive timely quality academic assistance specifically on his or her writing assignment. Written professionally, custom essay structure and the flow of thought through a custom paper can be utilized by a student when writing his or her own essay. With timely help from an essay writing company, a student can concentrate on own study and preparations instead of wasting time on wrong comas on the reference page. Since a student and compare a professionally written custom essay with own work, a custom essay to be used as a guide to avoid mistakes and direct the thought. A custom essay also helps a student to develop own essay writing skills, as he or she gets an opportunity to recreate a complete picture of essay writing process in his mind and understand how the different parts of as essay interact with each other to create a full and complete professionally written paper. A model essay – is something a student definitely wants to use, as this form of essay writing assistance is beneficial for both – students’ abilities and students’ schedule. Students should not forget that essay writing process is a hard work that involves a lot of time and efforts; but students also should utilize their time and efforts efficiently. A model custom essay is something they might want to consider when writing own paper. Finally, be careful when selecting a custom essay writing service not to fall a victim to lack of professionalism.



Written by Stephen on January 14th, 2009

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Arranging a Funeral   no comments

Posted at 12:31 pm in Writing a Will
Benedict


Suffering a bereavement is a difficult enough time without the stress of arranging a funeral. It can be an expensive business, though, so it pays to do your research and contact a few different funeral directors before making a decision. Don’t worry – this doesn’t show a lack of respect for you deceased loved one. Of course, you want the best you can get for them, but this shouldn’t have to cost the earth. Here’s a guide that will take some of the stress out of arranging and paying for a funeral.

After you’ve registered the death you’ll receive a death certificate and a certificate authorising a funeral. You’ll need this for the funeral to go ahead.

Decide what you want

The first step is to decide what type of funeral you want. Find out whether your loved one made any arrangements or requests for their funeral before their death. Check their will if they made one, as they may have made special funeral requests in it. They may also have set up a funeral plan, in which they agree arrangements with a funeral director and make pre-payments towards the cost.

If nothing has been arranged in advance, decide for yourself how you would like the funeral to take place. It needn’t be formal, and neither does it have to be religious. You can choose anywhere you want for the service, not just a place of worship. You’ll also have to decide whether your loved one will be buried or cremated.

Get quotes

Make up a specific list of what you want for the funeral before you visit any funeral directors. This will help you to establish the full costs and compare like-for-like between quotes. Many funeral directors don’t declare every expense in their quotes and it can be difficult to get the full price before the funeral takes place, so taking a specific list of requirements will help to ensure you get an accurate quote. Prices can vary enormously from one director to another, so speak to a few.

If the funeral director is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors, they will be obliged to provide what’s called a ‘basic funeral’ if asked to do so. This should allow for a reasonable funeral for your loved one. Watch out when you’re getting quotes though – the particulars of a basic funeral can differ between funeral directors.

Your list should include the following basic requirements: a funeral director, a coffin, a hearse, family cars, looking after the body, flowers, doctor’s fees for statutory certificates, the cremation or burial fee, a minister or someone to conduct the service, a gravedigger (burial), a plot (burial), a headstone (burial) and a casket/urn (cremation).

There may be several different fees that the funeral director will have to pay to third parties for the arrangement of the funeral – doctors, churches, crematoriums. These are known as disbursements. Check whether these are included in the price.

Don’t be afraid of scrutinising and questioning the costs with the funeral director. You’re entitled to know what you’re paying for and what is included in the price – and you want to make sure you get it right for your loved one.

Burial

Your loved one is entitled to be buried in the parish in which they lived or died, providing there’s a churchyard and enough space. They can also be buried in a different parish, but permission will be required from the local minister and the fee may be more expensive.

You’ll have to pay a fee for a plot and for a gravedigger, or if you have an existing family plot, there will be a fee for opening it up. Check with the church whether your loved one has already paid for a plot in the graveyard.

There are no stipulations as to what the coffin is made of or what you place in it with your loved one. Many environmentally conscious people are now requesting coffins made of cardboard rather than wood. You’re also free to put anything you want in the coffin, such as cherished items that they owned or photographs. You can also have them dressed in their own clothes.

Cremation

Extra authorisation is required before a cremation can take place. The cause of death must be confirmed. If the case has been referred to a coroner, they will issue authorisation without charge If the person died in hospital, only the doctor who last attended them needs to certify. Otherwise, two doctors will be required to see the body and sign an authorisation form, one of whom must be the doctor who last attended the person alive. A fee will be charged by both doctors for doing this. The next of kin must also complete an authorisation form.

Your funeral director will help to organise this.

You may choose to have both the service and the committal in the crematorium – most have a chapel. You can have the service anywhere though, and jus the committal at the crematorium.

Check whether the crematorium fee covers scattering of the ashes in the memorial garden. You may also want to pay for a plaque in memory of your loved one.

DIY funeral

You could opt to arrange and manage the funeral yourself, although it may turn out to be very hard work at such a stressful time. You’ll need to sort out the appropriate statutory forms yourself, buy a coffin and other materials, arrange the service and committal, and hire or find cars and a hearse or suitable vehicle for the coffin.

Paying for the funeral

Banks generally allow funds to be released from the account of the deceased to pay for funeral expenses, so check their account balance to establish whether there’s enough to cover it.

If there aren’t sufficient funds and you have no means of paying for it yourself, you could be eligible for support from the government’s Social Fund. To qualify you or your partner must be receiving means-tested benefits already, such as jobseeker’s allowance, income support, tax credits or council tax or housing benefit. (Your deceased loved one doesn’t have to have been claiming benefits though.)

You’ll also have to be deemed to be responsible for arranging the funeral in order to claim, and the dept will also take into consideration whether there are any other close relatives who can afford to pay.

If you do receive a grant, some or all of it may have to be repaid from the estate of the deceased when these funds are released.

There are other benefits available to people who have suffered bereavement. You may be entitled to a bereavement allowance for up to a year if you have been widowed or your civil partner has died. To qualify you must be under the state pension age, you must not be bringing up children and your partner must have paid National Insurance Contributions (NICs). Find out from your local Jobcentre Plus what you’re entitled to claim.



Written by Stephen on January 14th, 2009

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Funeral Insurance- Do I Need It?   no comments

Posted at 2:55 pm in Writing a Will
Robert L. Sagarino


Funerals! We all heard of them, although no one likes to talk about them. Let’s face it; we are only here for a short stay. We must prepare for what lies ahead Funeral pre-planning is something everyone ahould consider doing. By having a plan in place, can lessen the burden on loved ones. A burial insurance plan can do just that. It is usually referred to as a whole life insurance policy with a death benefit that ranges from $5,000 to $25,000. There are a few health-related questions and no medical exam. With a burial insurance plan, it can take care of necessary expenses associated with the cost of a funeral. Life insurance is one of the most efficient and trusted ways to finance final expenses.

There are three ways to pay for funeral insurance. First is a Single-premium policy whereas once you make the lump-sum payment, you have immediate coverage for the full death benefit. The second is a Graded death benefit which means the coverage increases over time. The third is a Traditional whole life policy which the amount stays the same as long as you pay the premiums, although coverage ends if you stop paying. Insurance policies have a “free-look” period. This 30-60 day period entitles you to examine and review you policy an cancel it without penalty if you do not approve. An approach that is similar to burial life insurance is “pre-need” insurance, which is pre­payment of your funeral arrangements. Here, you may select the type of service, casket, outer burial container (if needed), flowers, headstone, burial plot, the cost of the opening and closing of the grave, and any other items and lock in the prices by paying in advance. As we are all aware, funeral costs are on the rise. Statistics show an annual increase of 3% per year.

Since 1952, the Social Security Death Benefit remains unchanged at $255.00, which barely covers the cost of floral arrangements. Today the average cost of a funeral ranges from $6,000 to$10,000. Cremation of course is always a less expensive alternative. By not havin^g a plan, can create emotional stress on loved ones. They have a tendacy to overspend. In addition, there is much uncertainty as to how to carry out ones wishes. There are many decisions that have to be made in a short amount of time; such as deciding which funeral home to use, what type of casket to choose, and whether to have a viewing.

Choosing the right funeral home can make a difference in the cost of the funeral. Smaller funeral homes usually have lower prices. There are funeral homes that are independently owned and some that are owned by a corporation. You should always inquire as to the ownership. In some states, the ownership must be clearly displayed upon entering the establishment. The cost difference between the two can be quite substantial, for example, a funeral at an independently owned funeral home that is $5,000 could end up costing you $10,000 for the same service at a funeral home that is owned by a corporation.Be sure that you get all agreements in writing. Verify all licenses insurance and funeraldirectors. Make sure all documents are filled out in your presence. Ask the funeral director if they guarantee any of the prices. Obtain in writing the services, arrangements, and products that were sold to you or that you are agreeing upon are included in your pre-need plan. Check to see if the arrangements can be moved at any time to any funerai home in case yor relocate and if there is a bookkeeping service fee. Find out if there is a policy cancellation fee or a refund for products and services if you decide to cancel.

Some insurance companies offer an additional service to their policy holders which is included with their policy. This service acts an intermediary between the family and the funeral home. Their primary role is to make sure that things go smoothly and easily for the people who will be handling their arrangements for them.Upon death, they will contact the funeral home of choice, inform them of your arrangements and emphasize keeping within your pre-determined budget. With a funeral insurance plan, you can rest assure you will have enough to take care of most if not all the expenses.

http://www.funeralinsuranceinfo.com/admin/blog.asp?nav=edit&u=00710702                    2/23/2009



Written by Stephen on January 13th, 2009

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Making a Will   no comments

Posted at 1:52 am in Writing a Will
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Written by Stephen on January 9th, 2009

Maverick Money Makers Online Money Making Opportunities   no comments

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Tim Martinko


Finding the best training or printed material on successful online marketing is a big headache. Even finding quality material in a video clip is almost unheard of. The search could be discouraging and tiring. The web is now packed with a lot of…what I refer to as “space junk”. How do you find the material online money making opportunities on the internet?

While surfing, I stumbled on Mack Michael’s Maverick Money Makers website. “Just another one” I thought. To be honest, I was sure this was a time waster. But by the time I was finished I was surprised. Could this be ligitimate? Or Could Maverick Money Makers be a typical scam?

From the clarity of Mack’s voice to the hight standard of the videos, from the testimonials of members to thelayout of his webpage, the high standard was very evident. Mach’s tutoring and presentation was well done to where a 5 year old would understand him. When Mack talks on his home page at Maverick Money Makers, web surfers have no doubt about the quality.

I tried to find as much information about the Maverick Money Makers club and finallydecided to use the 60 day guarantee to see the legitimacy of the program since I would get my money back within 60 days if I didn’t like his product. Proving everyone wrong was my main focus. You see, I’m one of the biggest critic, skeptic and pessimist of these programs, north of the border.

Signing in for the 1st time really grabbed my attention. To say what I saw made me into one of Mach’s biggest cheerleaders is an understatement. eBooks, Videos, articles, audio files, banners were all there to provide a very successful online marketing career. Really high end material. For example, each video is packed with details. Over 45 mins in length, “over the shoulder” screen displays and examples. From internet novices to experts, understanding Online Marketing very easily. Are you wondering by now, what’s ‘inside the box’?.

This is what you’ll find:

seven Videos on seven quick ways to start getting an income online right away! Mack calls this section the Quick Money Blueprint System.

12 thorough step-by-step tutorial Videos, which are over 40 minutes in length. Mack calls this the Complete Core Training System section.

twenty videos that teach everything about setting up yourself on the internet, from mastering Google adwords to PPC to registering a domain name. This section is called the Skill-set Training System

As if that wasn’t enough, Mack Michaels also made available:

Your Point and Click Rolodex – Mack provides all his internet tools, links & tricks for his members so that they all could succeed the same way he did. A personal word here: If you think internet businesses could get crowded, think again. The amount of niches out there to be tapped into is as many as the sand on a beach, covering all markets would be very difficult.

‘Ready-for-market’ Products to Sell – with hundreds of eBooks and associate articles, banners, editable graphics & a lot more for each. You have everything you need to get started in your online business.

Finally, the club also gives marketable Niche untapped ideas waiting for someone to exploit.

But that is not all…

10 very gripping audio files from a millionaire that are over four hours. Mike Vance encourages you to begin changing your mindset and think like a millionaire!

Did you ever paid for something and felt your purchase was worth far more than what you paid? That’s exactly how I feel about Maverick Money Makers each and every day. I just gave you, more of an in depth insight about Mach’s website than what many other members reveal in their promotions. Check my blog for more reviews.

We all know money does not grow on trees or drop from the heavens. What you will find is; following Mach’s coaching, you see a big difference in your money situation. So take my advice, or do your loved one a huge favor, begin putting Maverick Money Makers to the test. This is one online business that delivers!



Written by Stephen on January 9th, 2009

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Buried in Debt: Funeral Expenses   4 comments

Posted at 3:32 am in Writing a Will
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Ceremonies like weddings and funerals are often expensive affairs. But with funerals, most of the planning is done last minute, and saving money is the last thing on anybody’s mind. But there are solutions…

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Written by Stephen on January 6th, 2009

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Get the Help of Minnesota Estate Planning Lawyer to Create a Trust or a Will   no comments

Posted at 12:51 am in Writing a Will
Clint Jhonson


The Minnesota estate planning lawyer is well-versed with the laws of estate planning and assists mainly in creating a trust or a will. Estate planning is basically a process of coordinating and organizing the ownership as well as distribution of a person’s assets in such a way so that it meets the wishes of the person who has made the will. A proper estate plan can include the use of a trust or will and requires initiating a complete review of the person’s assets in question, the ownership of those assets, and the designations of any beneficiary.

The Minnesota estate planning lawyer will be able to help you with any documents required and will offer assistance in preparing those documents and basically guide you through the entire process. There are two main estate documents required and they are:

Will: A will is the most common as well as important written document required in estate planning. This written document is used for initiating the disposition of a person’s estate or property after the person dies. A will can be considered valid only if the person who is executing the will is of sound mind and has not been subjected to any force, stress or mentally-physically harmful influence. The writing of the will has to be witnessed by at least two adult people.

Revocable trust: A revocable trust is another important estate planning document or tool. A Minnesota estate planning lawyer can help you to create the document and assist you with the various processes involved. The revocable trust document has to be created during the life of a person and is commonly used for holding title to an estate or property. The document will specify how and by whom the assets in a trust will be managed. It has to be distrusted in accordance with the person’s (who makes the revocable trust) wishes as has been outlined in a Trust Agreement. If a person is inexperienced or elderly or doesn’t know how to manage the property then they can ask for the creation of a trust management during their lifetime. A trust can be beneficial as it is able to reduce probate costs and can eliminate the need for a guardian especially in the case of disability. The trust will also offer confidentiality and privacy as it is not disclosed to the public.

Estate planning also includes distribution of the estate or assets, which is normally handled by a Minnesota estate planning lawyer. It can be distributed through two processes, which are:

Probate: Probate is basically a legal proceeding through which you will be able to transfer the title to your property. The probate will involve the courts and you will need an attorney to handle the proceedings.

Non-Probate: If you choose not to follow a probate then there are several other techniques involved. You will not require a probate if the assets or estate is being controlled by the terms and conditions of a contract like an IRA or a life insurance policy and it names a beneficiary who can get the estate without involvement from the probate court.



Written by Stephen on January 6th, 2009

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Seattle Estate Planning – Recommendations on Where to Go For Credible Consultation   no comments

Posted at 5:39 am in Writing a Will
Trevor Price


If you’re looking for help with your estate planning, Seattle and King Country have a range of services specifically for seniors that are either free or very low-cost. To learn more about where you can go to obtain quality estate planning advice in the Seattle area, keep reading.

Senior Rights Assistance of Seattle

The Senior Rights Assistance of Seattle (SRAS) has a great program where they match seniors with retired estate planners, accountants, lawyers and financial advisors to help them with their estate planning and financial goals. To participate in the program, you must first set up an appointment. You can do so by calling 206-448-5720.

The Senior Rights Assistance of Seattle office is open from 9:30 to 3:30 every Monday to Thursday. They can also help provide recommendations for attorneys, advance directives, will preparation and other estate planning services. If you get a voicemail, just leave a message.

Estate Planning Council of Seattle

The Estate Planning Council (EPC) is a national trade association with an active Seattle branch. Their membership is comprised of estate planners, attorneys, financial advisors, trust officers, chartered accountants, funeral directors and insurance brokers. Each of their members is focused on providing sound advice and services related to estate planning, advance directives, wills and more.

You can visit the Estate Planning Council of Seattle website online at epcseattle.org. From there, you can access a full list of their membership alongside piles of free information resources.

Social Security in the Seattle Area

Social Security is a federal issue, not simply a Washington state issue. However, it is critical that you understand how much Social Security you should be receiving and what happens to those payments after you pass away. One place to find answers for all your Social Security questions is the Social Security Administration.

For help with your Social Security benefits, try contacting the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or online at socialsecurity.gov. Their website offers a comprehensive FAQ, various how-to articles and lots of online tools to help you.

Legal Aid Clinics

The King County Bar Association runs regular and free legal aid clinics in 25 locations across the county and throughout Seattle. The advice is free and includes help dealing with estate planning issues.

Attendees of these events are offered 30 minutes of free consultation with a volunteering attorney and can get assistance with questions about their wills or anything related to estate planning matters. People of all income levels and ages are welcome to attend. To book an appointment or for more information, call 206-267-7070.

When it comes to assistance with estate planning, Seattle has numerous options that are geared toward retirees and seniors. From the numerous legal aid clinics throughout the city to the ongoing assistance of the Senior Rights Assistance group, it’s all available and free of charge.

Though many people find discussions about estate planning uncomfortable – since we face the reality of our mortality – it is important to make the effort nonetheless so your property and possessions are distributed according to your wishes once you have left this life.



Written by Stephen on January 3rd, 2009

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