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The Hazards of Not Changing Beneficiaries Post-Divorce

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A recent case by the Tennessee Court of Appeals highlights the importance of changing one’s insurance and retirement policy beneficiaries after divorce. This is true no matter what the divorce documents say and no matter what...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Special Needs Planning 101: 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Loved One’s Future

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Careful planning for a loved one with disabilities is one of the most important and compassionate acts you can take as a parent or caregiver. It’s not just about securing their financial future, it’s about preserving their...more

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Why You Need to Update Your Estate Planning After a Divorce

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Divorce is a major life change that affects far more than just your relationship status. One crucial—but often overlooked—aspect that needs immediate attention after a divorce is your estate plan. Failing to update your...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Estate and Tax Planning for US Expatriates

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What are the most important elements of estate and tax planning for US expatriates?  Are you planning to move out of the United States?  Are you a US taxpayer who lives and works outside of the country?  What are some of the...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Estate Planning During a Divorce: Four Key Considerations

You have planned your life carefully. With your spouse you have drawn up a will and established trusts to organize your estate after your deaths. You have made decisions about the guardianship of your children should anything...more

Jaburg Wilk

Why Estate Planning is not Just for the Wealthy and Elderly

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In a youth-focused society, it is difficult to contemplate aging, let alone dying. Many young people assume, incorrectly, that estate planning is just for the elderly or the very wealthy. There are four reasons why everyone -...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

A Valentine’s Day Love Song Tribute to an Updated Estate Plan

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At Valentine’s Day, we celebrate those we love whether our loved ones are our children or grandchildren, spouses, committed partners, or a romantic interest. While flowers and chocolate tend to be the traditional gifts to...more

Winstead PC

Court Held That Power-Of-Attorney Holder Was Not Authorized To Name Himself As A Beneficiary Of The Principal’s Insurance Policy,...

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In Transamerica Life Ins. Co. v. Quarm, Thomas Quarm obtained a life insurance policy and designated his mother as his beneficiary and his brother, Nicholas, as the alternate beneficiary. No. EP-16-CV-295-KC, 2017 U.S. Dist....more

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