Posts Tagged ‘pre-planning’

Funeral Planning: Online Wills

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Funeral Planning: Online WillsOne of the biggest steps you’ll take during the process of estate and funeral planning is to create a will. This legally-binding document contains directives how to disburse your estate after you are gone, including how and where your property and assets are divided (as well as the care of any dependents you leave behind). Although the traditional method has always been to draft a will under the direction and guidance of a lawyer, the ease of online transactions has made online wills more popular than ever before.

And while there are benefits to drafting an online will, it’s not the right solution for everyone. If you’re in the funeral planning stages and are considering looking to the Internet for your will and estate needs, here are a few considerations to keep in mind.

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Funeral Planning and Healthcare Directives

Saturday, July 7th, 2012

Funeral Planning and Healthcare DirectivesAlthough funeral plans and healthcare directives don’t always overlap, they cover issues that many people address at the same time. While funeral plans provide financial support and instructions for after death occurs, healthcare directives address these issues while you’re still alive…and too ill to make the decisions on your own.

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How to Discuss Your Pre-Plan Funeral Arrangements with Family

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

How to Discuss Your Pre-Plan Funeral Arrangements with FamilyYou’re a planner. You’ve made all the arrangements for your funeral long before it’s necessary, selecting the right package and payment plan and getting your affairs in order with plenty of time to spare. According to all the rulebooks, you’ve done things right and can rest comfortably knowing that your family won’t have to deal with the financial and emotional stresses of planning a funeral.

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How to Pay for a Funeral

Friday, June 15th, 2012

How to Pay for a FuneralAlthough rates of advance funeral planning are on the rise, the majority of people aren’t financially prepared to pay for a funeral. With a price tag of anywhere from a few thousand to up to $10,000, it’s not easy to come up with the money necessary to make the final arrangements—especially if you’re forced to wait weeks or even months for a life insurance policy to pay out.

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Choosing a Cemetery Plot: A Checklist

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Choosing a Cemetery Plot: A ChecklistOne of the most important decisions you’ll make while funeral planning is which cemetery plot to choose. Although it is possible to move buried or cremated remains after they have been interred, it is a very expensive and lengthy process. The final resting place you select should reflect the ideal location for this and future generations.

That’s why it’s important to take some time to explore your options and make the right choice for your family. And here are a few things to consider throughout the process.

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