Estate Planning

DO YOU HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE

ESTATE PLAN?

The first thing to understand is that writing a will and having an estate plan are actually two different processes, even though an estate plan will include a will.

Wills

Creating a will can be a fairly simple process. It will address who will take care of your children, who will take over your business, and who receives your assets and other personal property. A will requires the naming of an executor responsible for fulfilling the deceased’s wishes. Having one’s wishes defined in a will ensures privacy, helps avoid family disputes and saves money by avoiding probate and the expense of attorneys and public trustees to determine the distribution of assets which then becomes public information.

EstatE Planning

Estate planning is the process of designating who will manage and distribute assets after death or incapacitation. It is a more intensive process and includes a variety of documents including the last will and testament. While it may be overwhelming to contemplate, a well-designed estate plan will ensure that assets are distributed according to one’s wishes. In addition to the last

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will and testament, an estate plan might include a living will, a financial power of attorney, a living trust, and beneficiary designations. An estate plan can be particularly helpful in the case of multiple marriages, business ownership, specific charitable donations, or specific requests for health or property. It can also ensure wishes are carried out and that assets are distributed as designated.

living Will

A living will is a document that describes the type of care one would want if incapacitated and cannot speak for themself. This can assist the family with difficult decisions and avoid confusion. A financial power of attorney allows for a designated appointee to handle financial affairs in the event of incapacitation. They can make financial decisions in accordance with the instructions defined in the estate plan.

living trust

A living trust is a document created during one’s life where a designated person, the trustee, is given responsibility for managing that individual’s assets for the benefit of the eventual beneficiary. It is designed to allow for the easy transfer of assets, thereby avoiding probate. A living revocable trust allows someone to be their own trustee and allows for changes in beneficiary at any time. An irrevocable living trust is restrictive, and beneficiaries may not be changed but there are certain beneficial tax consequences.

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Mon, Jun 27 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round Tues, Jun 28 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round Wed, Jun 29 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round Thurs, Jun 30 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round Fri, July 01 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round Sat, July 02 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round Sun, July 03 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round Mon, July 04 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round Tues, July 05 11:00 AM Ladies' Singles Quarterfi nals Wed, July 06 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfi nals Thurs, July 07 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semifi nals Fri, July 08 1:00 PM Men's Singles Semifi nals

Sat, July 09 2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final, Ladies' Doubles Final

Sun, July 10 2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Mixed Doubles Final

Beneficiary designations explain who receives which assets such as an IRA, insurance policy, savings account, or other financial instruments.

A well-executed estate plan can minimize gift, estate and generation skipping transfer taxes to ensure that the family receives as much of the deceased’s estate as possible. Everyone’s plan is different and requires the right team of professionals to implement. It is also important to update the plan regularly as personal circumstances, legislation, and tax laws change frequently.

This article is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional.