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Wills and estate planning

No matter how old you are, creating a will and estate planning are an important part of your financial picture. Use the content in this section to help you get started.
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Social Security widows benefits

Social Security can be a significant source of retirement income for many Americans and is calculated from what they earn when they are still working.

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3 ways to utilize your life insurance policy for terminal illness

If you or someone you love is facing a terminal illness or serious disability, the following are three things you may be able to do with your life insurance policy.

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Choosing a life insurance beneficiary

You have options when choosing a beneficiary for your life insurance benefit - an individual or entity - as long as there is an insurable interest.

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Donating to charity in your last will and testament

There are three ways to give to charity when you die: a fixed sum, a named item or a percentage of assets after beneficiaries have been taken care of.

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Estate planning basics: The importance of updating your beneficiaries

It is important to keep beneficiary designations updated. A variety of life changes may impact who you need to have as your beneficiary.

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Finding a life insurance policy after death

Even if your loved one didn’t leave their documents in order, you can begin tracking policies with information in this article.

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Learn how to write a will with 3 examples

You know having a will is important in order to distribute your assets as you wish, but how do you start writing one? Refer to one of the websites listed below or use a skilled estate planning attorney.

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