Blog Articles
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR DIGITAL ACCOUNTS AFTER YOUR DEATH — PART 1
By 5 West Legal | | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Life Planning
If you have specific desires regarding the management of your digital presence after you're gone, proactive measures are necessary. Otherwise, the fate of your online legacy may be dictated by circumstances rather than your intentions. Your online accounts, such as ...
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TRUSTS & TAXES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
By 5 West Legal | | Estate Planning, Life Planning, Save Money On Your Taxes, Wills and Trusts
People often come to us curious — or confused — about the role trusts play in saving on taxes. Given how frequently this issue comes up, here we’re going to explain the tax implications associated with different types of trusts ...
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2022 Estate Planning Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up-To-Date?
By 5 West Legal | | Estate Planning, Estate Planning Mistakes, Kids Protection Planning (KPP), Life Planning
This year, Estate Planning Awareness Week ran from October 17th to 23rd, and one of our primary goals is to educate you on the vital importance of not only preparing an estate plan, but also keeping your plan up-to-date. While ...
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5 Smart Ways To Pay For Your Funeral That Won’t Leave Your Family to Foot The Bill
By 5 West Legal | | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Family Financial Planning, Life Planning
With the cost of a funeral averaging between $7,000 and $12,000 and steadily increasing each year, at the very least your estate plan should include enough money to cover this final expense. And if you are thinking of simply setting ...
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