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How Advisors Can Work With Attorneys To Drive Better Estate Planning Outcomes For Clients

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While much of this process may focus on the client's own lifetime planning needs (e.g., helping them develop a retirement income plan), it often also addresses the client's goals for their wealth after their death. With this in mind, many financial advisors offer estate planning guidance to clients.

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Making Estate Planning More Tax Efficient And Equitable For Beneficiaries By NOT Just Splitting The Assets Evenly

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Traditionally, people tend to think of their estate as comprising one big 'pot' of assets, focusing on the sum of all the assets rather than on each individual asset itself.

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Personal finance links: a psychological decision

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Personal finance links: misunderstanding risk

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Personal finance links: an essential skill

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Personal finance links: opting out of the game

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Personal finance links: absolute value

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