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Should I Set Up A Trust For My Dog?

Many well-off pet owners have left millions of dollars to their cats, dogs and even chickens—perhaps most notoriously Leona Helmsley, who left US$12 million when she died in 2007 to her white Maltese dog Trouble.
05/31/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Is Just Having a Will Enough?

A recent survey estimated that 68% of people die without a will. The consequences of dying without a will (‘intestate’) can be disastrous.
05/28/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Answers to Common Social Security Questions

When you’re gone, your spouse’s income will take a major hit–one that can be worsened significantly, if you make the wrong decision about when to claim.
05/26/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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5 Practical Tips to Consider After Your Spouse Dies

Losing a loved one is never easy, even if you were anticipating the loss. During the hours and days following the death of a spouse or a close family member, you may be in shock and you will likely be disoriented, emotional and feeling like you’re in a constant fog. Click to learn 5 practical tips to consider to help deal with the financial aspects of losing a loved one.
05/25/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Need Help Remembering Online Passwords?

Ever heard the phrase, “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link?” The same goes for a financial portfolio: It’s only as safe as the password that protects it.
05/24/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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What Is a Pour-Over Will?

A pour-over will can be an important part of a person’s estate planning checklist.
05/23/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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What Do I Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance?

Long-term care insurance covers expensive nursing care needs. However, is it a good investment? Here’s what experts say about what you should take into account.
05/21/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Can I Inherit a House with a Mortgage?

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. When inheritances, homes, estates and mortgages are involved, tensions can run high within a family. It is easy to get lost in the paperwork and terms.
05/19/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Half of Americans Making More than $100K Don’t Have a Will

Among those who do not have an estate plan, 63% said that they have considered creating one in the past and 46% said they do not know how to start.
05/17/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Can I Protect My Inheritance from Divorce?

Your dad bequeathed you a generous sum of money on his passing. Those gifted and inherited assets, in many instances, will be considered ‘separate property,’ not marital property. That might mean that they might not be subject to division, if you divorce. However, perhaps you want to backstop that hoped for result to make the protection more likely to stick if your marriage doesn’t work out.
05/13/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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