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Funding is Critical to Estate Planning

When Ted and Emily set up their Revocable Living Trust, they thought they were done. But when Ted passed away, Emily found out how wrong they were - the Trust they had created had not been funded. Some assets passed as joint tenancy, some by beneficiary designation and other assets had to go through probate. Learn how a properly funded trust could have avoided the distribution problems Emily encountered and achieved the results they had set out initially to accomplish.

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Tax Saving Benefits of a Life Insurance Trust

Most people have heard of a Living Trust, but not many have heard of an "ILIT" or Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust. This type of specialized trust is structured to hold life insurance policies on your life. This article discusses how an ILIT works and the estate tax planning advantages it offers. Learn more about the benefits of this type of trust and whether an ILIT is right for you.

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Keeping Your Vacation Home in the Family

Vacation homes hold a special place in our hearts with fond memories of special times shared with family. However, most people do not realize that leaving the family's vacation home to their children without proper planning can be devastating to their ongoing relationships and can tear the family apart. This article discusses the estate planning options available to preserve family relationships and keep the vacation home in the family through the use of special shared use agreements and separate funds that will pay for any expenses.

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