Beneficiary designations can be a simple way to pass assets at death. While beneficiary designations avoid probate, they may introduce other problems. This article, by my friend and colleague Steve Hartnett, an estate planning expert, shows how a revocable trust can provide a more flexible way to achieve a client’s goals.
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 4: Beneficiary Designations
Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes.
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