It can be hard to get motivated about your estate planning. For some people it sounds about as fun as getting a root canal. However, you also probably want to make sure that your loved ones are protected and...
Many people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because wills are filed at the courthouse, probated estates become a matter of public record. That...
Todd thought estate planning was unnecessary. After all, his family and friends knew what he wanted, right? He trusted them to carry out his wishes after he was gone. Todd did not realize how not having an estate plan...
Estate planning is not just about what happens to your stuff when you die. It is about coordinating your life so that you can be taken care of during times when you are unable to care for yourself, and...
Estate planning later in life comes with unique questions and choices. Although creating or updating your estate planning may seem like a daunting task, a proper estate plan can help address the concerns you may face as a senior...
When you create or update your estate plan, one of your goals should be to ensure that your final wishes are fulfilled. If you are concerned about challenges to your estate plan, consider the following: 1. Do not “do...
Moving forward with an estate plan requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This very thought stops many people in their tracks. Others may have heard some common myths about estate planning that is...
Why would your estate plan need an update? Well, your estate plan is like a snapshot of you, your family, your financial situation, and the tax laws as they existed at the time it was prepared. All of those...
If you are not able to communicate your health care choices due to an accident or chronic illness, how do you know which choices will be made? Who will make legal and financial decisions for you? The best way...
When the 'in-laws' become the 'out-laws', inherited assets may be seized through divorce proceedings if not properly protected. Learn how a retirement trust can help.
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