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Do you have a will?
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Does your
will name a guardian for your children?
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Are you comfortable with the executors and trustees you have selected?
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Have you reviewed your estate plan in the last year?
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Do you have powers of attorney in case of disability?
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Have you considered a living trust to help avoid probate?
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If you have a living trust, have you titled your assets in the trust's
name?
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If you do not have a trust, do you have beneficiary designations on all
assets?
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Are you taking full advantage of the estate tax marital deduction?
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If you want to limit your spouse's flexibility over his or her
inheritance, have you created a qualified terminable interest property (QTIP)
trust in your will?
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Are both spouses' estate plans designed
to take full advantage of the $1 million (MN) / $2 million (Fed)
unified credit exemption equivalent?Do you have the right amount and
type of life insurance?
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Have you planned for long-term care costs and disability?
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Have you used an irrevocable life insurance trust to prevent life
insurance proceeds from being taxed in your estate?
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Are you taking maximum advantage of the $12,000 annual gift tax
exclusion?
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Have you made gifts of assets that are likely to appreciate in the
future?
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Have you looked into the benefits of charitable trusts?
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Do you have a management succession plan for your business?
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Have you considered a gift program
involving your family business?