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Estate Planning 101: How to Start the Conversation About Aging with Your Parents

December 29th, 2025
Each stage of our life comes with its own changes and challenges. For those of us in midlife, it is important to be aware of the expected changes in our parents and elderly loved ones. Proactive estate planning allows elderly parents to be part of th… Read More
Categories: Estate Planning, Personal Planning, Trust and Estate Administration
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Am I Responsible for my Spouse’s Debt after Death?

April 17th, 2024
The loss of a spouse can be difficult for the surviving partner. And as much as you may want time alone to grieve, you may be responsible for handling your deceased spouse’s affairs. When a partner dies, a surviving spouse often asks, “Am I respo… Read More
Categories: Trust and Estate Administration
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Should You Pay the Mortgage When Someone Dies?

August 31st, 2023
Who Pays the Mortgage After the Death of a Loved One? When a loved one dies, their mortgage does not simply disappear. Someone must take responsibility for handling the debts and assets of a recently deceased relative. Read More
Categories: Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration