We rip on probate court a lot in this podcast. What can I say, it is a government-run inheritance program? It does have its purpose, and it is certainly needed as a backup. However, here are some specific situations where the headaches of probate can be amplified (and when it might be important to look at ways to avoid probate).

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There are a lot of moving parts (and documents) in a COMPLETE estate plan. Many families get into trouble by randomly picking one-off documents while neglecting others, or not by making sure everything is reviewed and put together at the same time with the same overall plan. Just like kitchen appliances, you don’t want to get your dishwasher, microwave, stove, and fridge from 4 different brands at 4 different stores are 4 different times. Each document serves a specific purpose, but they also work together as a whole unit to make sure you’re taken care of.

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Throughout the years, Nick has seen many situations where families come in to start estate planning during a crisis. Sometimes he's able to help out these families, but sometimes it's too late to put together a plan. We will discuss different crisis scenarios on today's show and what solutions might be present in each situation.

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Before you pass away, you may decide to allocate some money to a charity of your choice. There are numerous strategies and ways to implement a plan like this, so we will discuss a few strategies and the reasons behind each method.

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Whether you're planning to have children in the future or you choose not to at all, it's important to have a plan in place for what happens to your estate when you pass. Nick discusses ways you can make sure your assets go where you want them to when that day comes.

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A lot of discussions on this show revolve around putting together a comprehensive estate plan. But now we need to discuss who puts that estate plan in action once you pass away. There are many complex situations that might require you to hire a professional executor to carry out your wishes and we will go over some of these reasons today.

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Many situations arise that are “easier” or have some sort of “default” decision. However, those get thrown out the window for partners who decide not to legally marry. Whether the relationship is still progressing, the partners don’t feel like going through the hassle of getting married (or getting married again), or if there are other factors at play, these family situations require extra care.

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Most people have multiple credit cards nowadays. Many have bills and subscriptions automatically being paid each month. Some accrue rewards/perks such as cash back, points, or frequent flyer miles. One thing they all have in common is the late fees, penalties, and interest charges if payments are missed. What happens to all of this when the cardholder dies? Should you worry about identity theft? How are things handled?

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Business owners are particularly vulnerable to some misconceptions and false assumptions about their estate plan. There are a lot of items you need to have in place for the transfer of a business to go smoothly, so that your employees still get their paychecks and your business doesn't get sent to probate. Nick will discuss some ground rules business owners should have in place for that inevitable transfer of power and important nuances to keep in mind.

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There's no doubt that a home is one of the biggest asset we will own in our lifetime. Unfortunately, after we pass away, the home is not a quick and easy transfer to your beneficiary. There are a lot of nuances involved and you want to make sure you do it correctly to avoid probate and other pain points. Nick talks about some of the ways you can transfer your home after you pass and the easiest ways to do it.

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