Your plans for the future are a big deal— so much so that you shouldn’t trust just anyone to prepare them for you. Here's how to interview an Estate Planning Attorney...
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How to Interview an Estate Planning Attorney

  • March 15, 2021
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Given the many considerations that come with passing down or inheriting a collection, it's wise to plan well in advance— particularly for rare or especially valuable assets.
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Key Steps & Planning Considerations for Rare Collectibles

  • March 8, 2024
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Lawyers Alison and Jillian Barrett, from Maurice Blackburn, tackle problems everyday Aussies face. In this article, they address the following question– posed by a woman who 'isn't happy with her inheritance'.
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Mum’s $20k Inheritance Gift to Charity ‘Upsets’ Daughter: Australia

  • April 25, 2025
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It seems that traditional approaches and societal norms are underpinning the practice of the daughter being given the caregiver role and the son looking after finances and property, even though their skills and abilities may not match those roles.
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  • March 30, 2026
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One way to plan financially for long-term care is to create a trust. It can be an incredibly useful tool to protect your assets if you become incapacitated and to shield your assets to qualify for certain long-term care benefits.
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How to Use a Trust to Plan for Long-Term Care

  • January 23, 2023
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This guide was created by the ALA Office of Research & Evaluation, and funded by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. New books added June 13th, 2025...
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Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: Estate Planning Books

  • June 13, 2025
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Fights Over Estates Can Tear Families Apart

Relatives more prepared than ever to take costly legal action to fight for what they feel is 'their due slice' of family wealth— Attempts to have a will ruled invalid have surged 61% in five years...
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Family Feuds Over Inheritances Surge 61% in UK

Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool. 
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Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

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Cyber Scams: Fraud Prevention Resources for Canadian Seniors

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