Estate Planning when You Have Young Children

Estate Planning when You Have Young Children

If you are like many individuals in the early years of your adult life, you very well may have given little to no thought to the matter of estate planning. If you’ve started a family, the time definitely has arrived for you to begin the process of estate planning. This is the case if you&#8217...

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5 Things You Can’t or Shouldn’t Put in Your Will

5 Things You Can’t or Shouldn’t Put in Your Will

If you add up the value of everything you own and subtract the value of everything you owe, that’s called your net worth. When you die, it’s called your estate. While you’re still alive, you have the opportunity to designate how to divide your estate among your family and friends w...

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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Distribute Assets

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Distribute Assets

One of the most important legal documents an individual can sign does not take effect until after their death. Why would people care about what happens after they are gone? Because they cannot take their assets with them, people may want to ensure the property they leave behind is distributed as the...

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Can a Will be Contested?

Can a Will be Contested?

Your last will is designed to express your wishes after leaving your family behind. Given its importance and long-lasting impact, experts recommend that you consider every detail, including how your belongings are distributed, who controls your finances, and which family members are included in your...

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Getting Your Affairs in Order

Getting Your Affairs in Order

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, it’s this kind of planning that can make all the difference in an emergency. Ben’s Story Ben has been married for 47 years. He always managed the family’s money. But since his stroke, Ben is not able to walk or talk. His wife, Shirley,...

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Leaving an Inheritance to Minors

Leaving an Inheritance to Minors

While it’s not easy to think about, estate planning to provide for your children in case of an untimely death is vital. The consideration of who will raise them is only one factor to consider. You should also delegate what happens with any money or property you leave behind and who will manage the i...

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Planning Tips for Newlyweds

Planning Tips for Newlyweds

Making estate or end-of-life planning is likely the last thing on your mind after beginning life as a married couple. However, with the new unity, the responsibility of protecting your spouse in case of an untimely death is critical. Experts say that thinking about estate planning early in the marri...

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Avoid Estate Planning Scams

Avoid Estate Planning Scams

Unscrupulous actors sometimes try to entice unaware victims into financially crippling scams. One of the most common types of scam deals relates to living trusts.  Fortunately, by doing your research and ensuring you are entering a valuable contract, most scams are easy to see through and avoid. A l...

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