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Estate planning

Prepare your finances for the future.

Overview

Whether you anticipate a loss or want to be prepared for the unexpected, everyone can benefit from a financial plan. We’re here to help you organize your assets for end-of-life.

Steps to take now:

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Establish a trust & a will

Determine beneficiaries for your assets after you pass away.

View Trust & Will Services

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Set up a joint account

When one account holder passes away, funds will likely be accessible to the other right away.

Learn How to Add a Joint Owner

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Buy a life insurance policy

Protect your loved ones and make sure their expenses are covered.

View Life Insurance Options

Good to know

Review regularly

It’s important to review your documents regularly, especially when you go through life events.

Consolidate bank accounts

Simplify where your money is kept so it is easier for family members to track.

Documents

Keep track of important documents and let others know where they are, including wills and life insurance policies.

Key terms

Beneficiary:

The person designated to receive the income of an estate that is subject to a Trust

Living Will:

A written statement detailing a person’s desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent

Probate:

The process of administering an estate

Trust:

An arrangement where a person (a trustee) holds property for the good of one or more beneficiaries

Will:

A legal declaration of a person’s wishes regarding the disposal of his or her property or estate after death

We're here to help

Have you recently lost a loved one and need help with their finances? We are here for you.

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