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How Do I Plan for Taxes after Death?

Ben Franklin once said, ‘… nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.’ For all certainties in life, the best thing you can do is plan for their eventual occurrence.
01/20/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Can Estate Planning Reduce Taxes?

Once more hesitant to plan ahead, clients in today’s environment are much more proactive and willing to take action in the near term, rather than waiting and risking having to pay higher taxes down the line.
01/15/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Are Estate Taxes and How Do They Work?

Estate taxes, also known as inheritance taxes, are taxes imposed on the transfer of an individual's assets upon their death. Learn more about the limits and what you can do.
01/01/25 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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An Overview of Life Insurance Beneficiaries

Regularly reviewing and updating your life insurance beneficiaries is essential to ensure that your benefits go to the right people or organizations according to your wishes.
12/17/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Conversation Starters About Estate Planning

We've put together five conversation starters to help you have a difficult conversation with loved ones. Whether it's over coffee in the morning watching the sun rise or while playing kickball in the backyard...there isn't going to be a perfect moment to bring up these topics. Choose to be brave, and begin.
12/10/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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10 Estate Planning Tips for Women

Estate planning is an essential part of securing your financial future and ensuring your wishes are honored, especially if you find yourself divorced or widowed. Now that you've entered a new chapter, it's time to look at what the future looks like as far as leaving assets to children, beneficiaries, or charities.
12/04/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Does a Blended Family Need to Know about Finances?

When combining finances as a new family, there’s lots to consider. To make the best choices, here are six key areas to plan ahead and consider.
12/03/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Can the Trustee of a Trust Resign?

A trustee of a trust can resign, even if they have been the trustee for a period of time. But the process depends on the terms of the trust document and applicable state laws. Here’s an overview...
11/21/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Factors to Consider when Picking Executor, Trustees and POAs

One of the biggest challenges that clients encounter during the process is deciding who to appoint as their trustees, powers of attorney, health care surrogates and executors.
11/20/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Documents are Needed in an Emergency?

If you knock time and money off the excuse list, you can take care of some important estate-planning tasks.
11/09/24 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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