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Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts
Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to distribute your assets to your loved ones upon your death, the way in which they work is quite different.
Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 2
As we reported last week in part one, although DMX was wildly successful in both music and movies, the rap icon experienced serious legal and financial problems, along with frequent issues with drug addiction throughout his career.
Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 1
With so much wealth at stake and so many children, DMX’s failure to create an estate plan will likely mean his loved ones will be stuck battling each other in court for years to come. And perhaps no one stands to suffer more than DMX’s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom.
Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan — Part 2
There are a number of special considerations you should be aware of when including digital assets in your estate plan, and this series addresses each one. Here, we offer some practical tips to ensure all of your digital assets are properly included in your estate plan, so these assets can provide the most benefit for your loved ones for generations to come.
Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan—Part 1
Here we’ll discuss the most common types of digital assets, along with the current laws governing them, and then we’ll offer some practical tips to ensure your digital property is properly accounted for, managed, and passed on in the event of your incapacity or death.