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Estate Planning

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Estate Planning

Estate Planning
The new estate-tax rules are improvements, but could require adjustments to your plan.
Worksheets
Do you know how much you're really worth? From your car to your car loan, we'll help you balance the books.
Find out how significantly your estate will be hit, and what you can do now to protect it.
Our worksheet will help you determine how much life insurance coverage you need.
Life Insurance
Unless you plan properly, Uncle Sam is going to be the major beneficiary of your policy. We think you can find a better recipient.
If you've ever taken Prozac, pilot lessons or a scuba vacation, you'll pay more for life insurance — even if you're in perfect health.
Here are 10 ways to save on your premium and avoid some common pitfalls.
Planning Your Estate
It may sound morbid, but from trusts to funeral plans, here's what to consider when planning your estate.
Being named the executor of someone's will is tricky tax business. Here's what you need to know.
Congress probably didn't plan it this way, but it's one of the best estate-planning tools around.
Charitable Giving
Here's how to make sure your donations are put to good use, instead of funding some executive's bloated salary.
It can be a wise estate-planning move to bequeath your IRA to charity and other assets to loved ones. Here's why.
When you donate appreciated stock to a charity, it's a win-win situation.

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