Learn the essential steps to take after a loved one passes from estate planning attorneys, including advice, considerations, and a checklist of next steps.
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Protect Your Assets and Secure Your Legacy
ACTEC Fellows provide expert insights on estate planning in this informative video series. Learn how to safeguard your assets and secure your family’s future with legal tools such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Fellows also cover essential topics such as business ownership, tax obligations, and more. Don’t leave your legacy to chance—empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
Common IRA Beneficiary Scenarios
There are no do-overs with IRA beneficiaries! Understand the typical IRA beneficiary scenarios and why it’s critical to review every time you set up an IRA.
Understanding Cryptocurrency in Estate Planning
Understand how to manage cryptocurrency in your estate and plan for the succession of your digital assets from estate planning experts.
Tips for Managing Digital Assets of a Deceased or Disabled Person
Tips for adding a legacy contact to email/social media accounts; recommendations for executors accessing digital property of disabled/deceased persons with no legacy contact.
529 Plan Pros and Cons
Estate experts answer parents’ and families’ questions about how 529 Plans work and what you need to keep in mind when saving for higher education.
When and How to Use a Prenuptial Agreement
Experts in estate planning explain what a prenuptial agreement (a.k.a. premarital agreement) is, why you should get one, when in the marriage planning process to discuss it, and more.
Key Roles Involved in an Estate Plan
An explanation of the roles and responsibleness involved in a will, trust, or estate plan such as fiduciary, agent, executor, trustee, and guardian.