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IRA Beneficiary as a Trust: Things to Consider

There are reasons you might create a trust to act as your IRA beneficiary. If, for example, you think you might pass away while you have minor children or other dependents who cannot be expected to handle money appropriately, having IRA funds deposited into a trust might be a good idea. But there are some specifics to consider when creating such a legal relationship.

Financial Institution Offers Art Classes for Heirs of Clients

When wealth changes hands through the estate process, banks and other financial institutions can lose out on commissions and interest earned from wealthy clients over the years. The loss happens for banks when heirs either decide to move funds to a different institution or mismanage funds to the point that accounts are no longer profitable.

What Documents Impact Future Health Care?

You can incorporate documents into your estate plan that impact how your family or other appointees make decisions about your future health care. Health care wishes are usually documented in one or more of three forms: a living will, a health care proxy appointment and a do-not-resuscitate order.

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