Most Americans don’t like to think about death, especially their own. It’s one reason why so many put off estate planning, some well into their retirement years. However, estate planning is the best way to ensure you pass your assets on to your children,...
More and more people are dying with debt. While you may make concentrated efforts to pay off all of your debt before you die, sometimes that is not an option.As you create your estate plan, it is essential to have a clear understanding of your debts and how they could...
Many people put off estate planning for as long as possible. They may see it as overwhelming, or they might feel uncomfortable thinking about a future where they are gone. These same feelings can also lead individuals to avoid discussing their estate plan with their...
When you welcome a new child into the world, end-of-life planning is probably the last thing on your mind. But in reality, it’s one of the most important things you can attend to, especially after becoming a new parent. Life can be beautiful, precious and most of all...
The thought of sitting down and creating an estate plan can be challenging enough for many people. So, to constantly revisit and update it might seem like a daunting chore. However, when you review, amend and update your estate plan, you ensure that your plan terms...
Most parents dread when their children saunter up to them and ask, “who’s your favorite?” or “which one of us do you love more?” There are silly questions that all parents deal with, but those questions tend to pop up again during the...
One of the biggest decisions a person makes in their estate plan is choosing an executor, also called a personal representative. This person will have a number of responsibilities to fulfill in order to settle the estate.So how can you be confident that you’re...
You may not be aware of all the benefits and uses of a trust. Like many other people, you may believe that a trust is something only put together by the most wealthy or famous. But a trust can be used for many different things and more importantly, trusts are for...
After years of saving you feel like you are in a good place. Your child is now halfway through high school, and you know it's time to think about planning that next chapter of your family's financial life. You keep hearing you should consider estate planning, which is...
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease isn’t easy. Your mind might be swarming with new concerns and questions. It’s common to feel like you are losing control over your own life.Although this news can complicate your idea of the future, you do...
