Who Will Help You Take Care of Your Estate If You Become Incapacitated?
Who will help you take care of your estate if you become incapacitated? You have provided for and protected your family for many years. However, when your children grow into adulthood, you will still have a legacy to protect. You will want to make sure that your estate remains a testament to your dedication and…
Where Should You Store Your Estate Planning Forms?
Where should you store your estate planning forms? You have taken the time to make sure all your estate papers are filled out carefully. You have left nothing out, and nobody is forgotten, right down to your pet birds. You have a safe deposit box at the bank that you have done business with for…
Do Not Forget Fido: What to Know About Including Pets in Your Will
What should you know about including pets in your will? A common question from pet owners is whether you can include pets in your will. What happens to my pet when I pass on? Keep reading to learn all about including pets in your will. What to Know About Including Pets in Your Will Pets have…
On The Hunt: How to Find the Best Estate Planning Lawyer
Putting together a will is something that no one wants to think about, but it is crucial when it comes to handling your wealth and finances. Planning your estate requires the help and experience of a lawyer. They will help you make sense of the process so that you and your family members are covered….
Living Trusts vs Wills: What is the Difference And What is Best for You?
You have worked hard to secure your future and those of the people you love. You want to control what happens to your assets after you die. There are several approaches to making sure your assets are dispersed consistently with your requests. Maybe you have heard of these two legal instruments, but no one ever…
Five Signs it is Time to Update Your Estate Plan
Is it time to update your estate plan? It is estimated that 58 percent of the baby boomer generation (those between the ages of 53 and 71) have an estate plan in place. However, once created, many people do not realize that updates may be needed from time to time. As a person ages and…
Five Estate Planning Tips to Make It Easy to Discuss with Your Spouse
Estate planning is not easy to discuss with your spouse. Chores, commitment, social media use — these are among some of the most difficult conversations couples can have. Another big sore spot on the list? Finances. We know that discussing your estate plan with your spouse is not easy. But it is better to discuss it…
Three Reasons Why Millennials Need an Estate Plan
Do you know why millennials need an estate plan? If you are younger than 45 or 50, you may not think you need to worry about estate planning. That is something you do when you start thinking about retirement, right? Those of us who are young and healthy have our whole lives ahead of us…
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 Essential Estate Planning Forms You Need to Know About
Death. It is inevitable. No one likes considering their mortality but, the smartest among us prepare for it. Preparation helps the suffering of those you are leaving behind. Filing the proper estate planning forms, consolidating assets into a trust, and making sure your affairs are in order is the greatest gift you can give your…
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