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+But there is a much better chance that attorney-drafted estate planning documents, especially documents drafted by an estate planning attorney, will work better than DIY documents. With a revocable living trust, your estate can avoid probate. Unless you want to rely on California’s distribution [living will and trust planning](https://git.van-peeren.de/charleyd101657/3195ca-for-families/wiki/Beginner%27s-Guide-to-Wealth-Preservation-Strategies) scheme, you will need a Will or a Trust. Click here for more on what California’s intestacy distribution looks like. You’ve heard about "Wills" and "Trusts" but maybe you don’t quite know what they ar
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+Remember, proper estate planning is not only about securing your assets but also about providing peace of mind and protecting your loved ones. Your life, your family, your assets and the tax laws change, and your estate plan must be updated to keep up with those changes. What if you need to update your estate planning documents because you have another child, need to change trustees or guardians, need to change beneficiaries or you buy a new home?
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+However, if you live in a state with inheritance taxes, plan to create a trust, or have philanthropic goals, your estate plan could be more specialized and benefit from professional guidance. Discuss your wishes with the person you select, and make sure you choose someone you trust to follow them. A health care proxy agent is the individual you designate to make decisions about your medical care if you're unable to do so. Be sure your selected guardians understand their potential responsibilities and can handle them. A guardian is responsible for raising your children to adulthood if both you and the children's other parent are deceased. If you have a Vanguard account, you can log in to review or update your beneficiarie
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+A Family Protection Trust transfers assets to living will and trust planning your loved ones, so the assets are protected after the transfer from potential lawsuits, creditors, or divorce. There are many ways your beneficiaries could be forced to dispose of the assets you left them, including a divorce, lawsuits, or bankruptcy. The main reason to set up an asset protection trust is to ensure that the family’s financial security is not eroded by unexpected changes in circumstance
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+Here’s one method that provides flexibility and can help maximize your impact. Consulting with a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor or Private Wealth Advisor can ease the process and alleviate additional pressure or heartache for your family. Depending on the size of your estate, your assets may be subject to taxes upon your death. For example, in a trust you can dictate when and in what amount assets are to be distributed to beneficiaries. In these roles, the healthcare agent can make medical decisions and the attorney-in-fact can make financial decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to communicate your wishes. This can be accomplished through a healthcare power of attorney and a financial power of attorney.
+Discuss your plan with your family 
+"If you have a house or a 401(k), you are a person with assets. That means three out of four adults are leaving their loved ones with uncertainty and potential legal headaches during an already painful time. Of critical importance to any person considering making a donation to MS GIFT is the fact that any such donation is an irrevocable contribution. While we believe that MS GIFT provides a valuable philanthropic opportunity, contributions to MS GIFT are not appropriate for everyone.
+By setting up a well-thought-out estate plan, you can also significantly reduce tax burdens, ensuring that more of your wealth goes to your beneficiaries. It involves creating a set of legal documents and strategies that outline how your assets will be managed, distributed, and protected. Your estate may include bank accounts, investments, real estate, and any other assets living will and trust planning you own or hold a financial stake in. Vanguard Wealth Management can support you in creating an estate plan that reflects your wishes. If your estate is complex or you want legal guidance, it’s probably a good idea to talk to a qualified estate planning attorney. These platforms include Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawye
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+A "pour-over" will is still necessary to name guardians for minor children and to act as a safety net, catching any assets you may have forgotten to place in your trust. Funding your trust means legally transferring the title of your assets (like your house) from your name into the name of the trust. A comprehensive California estate plan is designed to reduce the likelihood of a lengthy probate process, protect you during incapacity, and provide much more control over your legacy.
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+ Make a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney. 
+In most cases, you can update and revise your list of beneficiaries and bequests even after your estate documents are executed. In addition to physical assets like real estate and collectibles, be sure to include valuable digital assets like cryptocurrency accounts, NFTs, and important digital documents. But if you take it one step at a time, it will probably not be as difficult as you think. After all, no matter how young or healthy you are, there is always some risk of premature incapacitation or death.
+These individuals can legally serve in roles where a family member or friend may not be the right fit. Both ensure that your medical care aligns with your living will and trust planning values and relieves loved ones from making difficult decisions under stress. "It gives clarity about who can make essential decisions on your behalf if you can’t."
+ Step 7: Find an estate planning professional 
+Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC provides investment management and administrative services to MS GIFT. Morgan Stanley does not accept appointments nor will it act as a trustee but it will provide access to trust services through an appropriate third-party corporate trustee. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ("Morgan Stanley"), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.
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