Some financial advisors and accountants might insist that an estate plan isn't necessary, suggesting that naming beneficiaries on your accounts will suffice. But what they might not mention are the hidden risks that could threaten your family’s financial security. Learn more.
Read MorePicture this: You’re in your twenties, completing a form at your job, and designating your partner as the beneficiary of your retirement account. Fast forward 28 years—you’ve moved on, experienced life to the fullest, and then passed away, leaving your former partner with your now-million-dollar retirement savings. Sounds unbelievable? Think again. Read on to find out more.
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