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3 Common Mistakes in Establishing a Trust

September 20, 2021

Have you been considering establishing a trust as part of your estate plan? Trusts are often overlooked and under-appreciated in the big picture of estate planning. Most people focus on a will, yet wills are not a silver bullet. They are simply an estate planning tool, which means that they have a clear purpose and some limitations. The function of a will is to tell the executor of your estate how you’d like your assets

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Key Estate Planning Documents and Tips for Women | SYM Financial

August 12, 2021

At some point in life, every woman will have to consider the family’s estate planning documents. Whether through a divorce, a death in the family, or a decision to not get married, leaning on someone else to think through the estate plan is simply not an option for many of our clients. And even for those who are happily married and who could delegate these decisions to their significant other, having some level of understanding

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Turn a 529 College Savings Plan into a Family Legacy

April 9, 2020

Have you dreamed of leaving a legacy for your grandkids and future generations? Such a legacy does not require a vast fortune or risky investments. Instead, you can give your grandchildren the gift of opportunity (and money). Simply push the use of the 529 College Savings Plan to its fullest potential. Standard Use of the 529 College Savings Plan In case you’re not familiar with the primary benefit of the 529 Savings Plan, it is

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How to Keep Your Family Cabin in the Family

November 22, 2019

Family cabins are part of many people’s retirement dreams. If you own vacation property, consider special cabin planning when creating your estate plan.  A cabin plan is a wealth transfer strategy designed to keep the property in the family after the owner’s passing. It can eliminate many of the challenges related to shared ownership. Wealth Transfer Strategies When the goal is to preserve the property for the family, the most complete planning scenario will incorporate a

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Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney

July 1, 2019

Completing estate documents can be a daunting task.  Who will inherit the wealth you worked so hard to accumulate?  Wills are important documents, but don’t overlook other, equally important documents such as medical and financial powers of attorney. While most estate planning seeks to direct what will happen after you pass away, medical and financial powers of attorney enable someone (the agent) to act on your behalf while you are still living. Common scenarios that

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Indianapolis, IN 46240

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