I recently wrote an article for Wealth Counsel and its April 2012 newsletter titled "Do Not Forget About an Old 401(k) In Estate Planning." A person can have their entire estate plan upended if they do not adequately deal with assets in a 401(k) plan. This can cost the estate many thousands of dollars in fees and unnecessary delay to the money.
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