Articles about wills and trusts
What is a will and why do you need one?
Having a Will can give you peace of mind knowing your requests will be followed with many important aspects such as your children, the choice of executor, and any special bequests.
Types of wills and trusts
What are the differences between a basic will, pour-over will, tax-saving will, living trust and more? Learn more about wills and trusts in this informative article.
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
Wills and trusts are an important part of estate planning. Wherever you are in the planning process, know your options.
What does the executor of a will do?
Have you ever wondered what the duties of a will Executor are? Take a few minutes and learn more about this responsibility.
Questions about Social Security survivor benefits
Who is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? We break down what survivor benefits are, explain how to claim survivor benefits and identify who qualifies.
Preparing a living will and end-of-life care choices
Find out how preparing a living will ensures your wishes are honored if you are unable to speak for yourself.
Charity comparison: Where does your money go?
Is there a guideline to know if a charity is legitimate? Use these tips to find out more about charitable organizations and where your money goes.
What to know before setting up a trust for children
Trust for children: Learn how trusts for minors work, explore common trust types, understand trustee responsibilities and review key steps for setting up a trust.
Estate planning articles
When should I update my estate plan?
Marriage, death and divorce are, of course, reasons to update an estate plan. We review other times to review what's included in this financial document.
What is a life annuity?
A life annuity is commonly purchased to help provide financial security in retirement and can offer a steady income no matter how long you live.
How long to keep documents before shredding
Do you know how long to keep tax records, bank statements, utility bills and other important documents? State Farm has suggestions to help.
What to consider when choosing a beneficiary for life insurance or other financial accounts
Learn what factors to consider when choosing a life insurance beneficiary or a beneficiary for other financial accounts.
Review your estate planning checklist
This handy estate planning checklist can provide thought-starters for tasks involved with planning your estate.
Financial wellness tips to help improve your financial future
Get ahead and learn how to help improve financial wellness through simple spending, saving and budgeting tips.
Estate planning for individuals with special needs
How to use life insurance to help a special needs child or adult
From life insurance to a special needs trust, here's what you need to know to keep your loved one financially secure.
Take time to create a financial emergency plan
If you found yourself facing a major life crisis, would you be prepared to handle the financial fallout?
Financial Goals by Age: A Decade-by-Decade Approach
Help take the guesswork out of your lifelong financial goals, including your retirement goals, short-term goals and other financial to-do’s at any age.
What is a special needs trust?
Learn how a special needs trust works, what types are available and how to set one up while helping protect your loved one's eligibility for SSI and Medicaid.
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