The Advice for Writing a Will That Everyone Should Follow
You do not know what is going to happen tomorrow. Because of that, you should not put off writing your will until your “old age.” This advice is especially true if you have children. If you were to pass away unexpectedly, what would happen to your kids? If you have a Last Will and Testament, you can…
The Single Mom’s Guide to Estate Planning
Today, 1 in 4 children under the age of 18 are being raised without a father. As a single mother, you carry the tremendous responsibility for making sure your children are healthy, happy, and well-protected. From diapers to college applications, you are there for your kids for the rest of their lives. Estate planning helps provide the…
Your Questions About Setting Up a Trust, Answered: Who, Why, When & How?
Do you want the wealth and property you have accumulated to really help make a difference in the lives of people and institutions you care about? Have you thought about what would happen to your assets in the event of your death? Wills can be helpful, but setting up a trust may just be an iron-clad…
Legal at 18: Estate Planning for College Students
About to turn 18? What an exciting time! You already know that you can register to vote, get a tattoo, and purchase that lucky lottery ticket, but did you know that you also need to plan to manage your estate? Even though it may not sound like the most glamorous task to do as soon as you…
It’s Not a Male Thing: Why Married and Single Women Need a Will
As you become an adult, one question you may have is “who needs a will?”. The answer is everyone! Everybody dies and almost no-one knows when. It is a common misconception that only certain people need wills. Every woman (and every man) should have their end of life documents ready and handy, regardless of their…
Top Three Advantages of a Living Trust
We cannot avoid death, but we CAN plan for it. That said, only 60% of Americans have made a will or living trust to help those they leave behind. When it is time to complete your estate planning, give strong consideration to creating a living trust. A living trust provides for distribution of your assets according to your…
5 Common Misconceptions About Planning for the Future
Planning for your death can seem morbid, but in fact, having a solid end of life plan is a smart idea. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding end of life planning, especially when it comes to drawing up and maintaining a will. Read on to learn the truth about some common myths (or misunderstandings)…
Your Estate Plan Should Include Digital Assets, and Here’s Why
In the past, estate planning was almost entirely concerned with financial and custodial matters. Nowadays the proliferation of digital devices and services creates a real headache without careful planning. How many digital accounts do you have? 50? 100? Now think about who other than yourself has the username and password to access them. Keep reading to find…
The Importance of Insurance In Estate Planning
About 84% of Americans believe that it is important to have life insurance. But only 41% have any. That’s quite a disparity! Where do you fall in this equation? Do you have the life insurance that you need? We’re assuming here that you have already taken a big first step and are working on your estate planning….
5 Estate Planning Questions That Might Make You Uneasy
Before you begin estate planning, you need to figure out how you want your family taken care of if you are incpacitated or if you should die. Here are five estate planning questions that might make you uneasy, but are essential to planning your estate in life and after death. What Happens to Your Children…