What are the Disadvantages of Dying without a Will?
People who die without a will can leave a thicket of probate problems for loved ones.
Inheritance Trends: How They May Affect Today’s and Tomorrow’s Estate Planning
We look at the latest research findings offering valuable insights into the inheritance trends impacting today’s and tomorrow’s estate planning strategies.
Have You had the Estate Planning Talk with Your Adult Children?
Estate planning can be a sensitive topic for families to talk about. Here’s how to get past the awkwardness and discuss estate planning with your family.
Why Estate Planning Is Essential for Small Business Owners
Your business, likely your most valuable asset, deserves careful consideration within your estate plan to ensure a smooth transition of ownership and management in the event of incapacity or death.
Estate Planning for a Taxing Inheritance
Inheriting a pre-tax IRA may be less beneficial than the parent intends.
How Does a Revocable Trust Work?
The terms ‘revocable trust’ and ‘living trust’ are commonly heard in an estate-planning context. You may hear people say, ‘My house is in trust for my children,’ or something along those lines.
The Hidden Pitfalls of Co-Owning a Vacation Home
Explore the benefits and challenges of co-owning a vacation home, and how an estate planning attorney can help prevent potential disputes.
Empowering Your Healthcare Decisions: The Essential Guide to Advance Directives
Advance directives enable you to legally document healthcare and end-of-life preferences, ensuring that your treatment aligns with your values and wishes, even when you can’t speak for yourself.
How to Protect Your Spouse when Diagnosis Is Dementia
I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms.
How to Choose an Estate Planning Attorney: Essential Tips and Questions to Ask
Estate planning is critical to ensuring your legacy and wishes are respected. Choosing the right estate planning attorney is essential to this process. This article provides tips for selecting an attorney to serve your needs best and guide you through crafting a comprehensive estate plan.
