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Explore our comprehensive guides on estate planning, trusts, and financial planning. Organized learning paths for every stage of your journey.

Trust FAQs

Trust FAQs

Understand what really happens after someone passes away, how probate works in plain English, and the practical steps families can take to streamline the process.

13 articles
Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Start with the building blocks of a solid estate plan—from key legal terms to choosing fiduciaries—so you can protect your loved ones and your assets with confidence.”

25 articles
Life Stages

Life Stages

Major life events—marriage, a new baby, buying a home—change your estate-planning needs overnight. Follow our step-by-step guides to keep your plan current at every milestone.

19 articles
Trusts and Wills

Trusts and Wills

Compare trusts, wills, and other transfer tools side-by-side, learn when each document makes sense, and see real-world examples that demystify the legal jargon.

24 articles
The Ultimate Trustee Checklist, Step By Step
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Trusts

The Ultimate Trustee Checklist, Step By Step

Serving as a trustee? Here’s a comprehensive trustee checklist to guide you through every responsibility—from asset management to beneficiary communication.

August 1, 2025

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Find articles organized by topic to help you navigate your estate planning journey.

How Splitting Assets in Divorce Works
Estate Planning

How Splitting Assets in Divorce Works

Understanding how splitting assets in divorce works can make the divorce process smoother and more equitable.
July 23, 2025
The Joy of Estate Planning for Grandchildren
Estate Planning

The Joy of Estate Planning for Grandchildren

Estate planning for grandchildren can be a joy. Thoughtful planning today can nurture their dreams tomorrow.
July 23, 2025
The Uncertainty of Life Without An Estate Plan
Estate Planning

The Uncertainty of Life Without An Estate Plan

What happens without an estate plan? Not having a trust or will can lead to delays, disputes, and unintended outcomes.
July 23, 2025
Adding Pets to Estate Plans: Meet Benny
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Adding Pets to Estate Plans: Meet Benny

Adding pets to estate plans: you can’t leave your dog or cat a credit card, but you can make sure they’re taken care of forever.
July 23, 2025
Trusts for Small Business Offer Vital Protection
Trusts

Trusts for Small Business Offer Vital Protection

Discover how trusts for small business can protect your legacy, simplify succession, and reduce stress for everyone involved.
July 23, 2025
5 Assets Not for Trusts: What Not to Fund in Your Trust
Trusts

5 Assets Not for Trusts: What Not to Fund in Your Trust

Some assets just aren’t trust material. Here’s a list of five assets not for trusts—five things to keep out and why.
July 23, 2025
Simple Trusts and Complex Trusts: The Differences
Trusts

Simple Trusts and Complex Trusts: The Differences

An overview of the key differences between simple trusts and complex trusts—how they work and which is better in certain circumstances.
July 23, 2025
Updating Estate Plans Post-Adoption Protects a Growing Family
Estate Planning

Updating Estate Plans Post-Adoption Protects a Growing Family

Updating estate plans post-adoption is crucial for protecting a new (or growing) family. Here’s why.
July 23, 2025
Revising Estate Plans Post-Divorce Is Smart, Necessary
Estate Planning

Revising Estate Plans Post-Divorce Is Smart, Necessary

Once the dust settles, revising estate plans post-divorce is a high priority. Because old plans no longer reflect new lives.
July 23, 2025