The idea of reviewing your estate plan may seem daunting at first. After all, it likely took you a lot of time and effort to create it in the first place. Estate plans are often complex and involve a lot of moving pieces, making review difficult. But fortunately,...
You want to be sure your heirs will receive as much of your estate as you can pass on to them. An important part of accomplishing this is to think about ways that you might lose money during your lifetime. From there, you can come up with estate plans that protect...
No matter how much you own, you need an estate plan. You never know when you will need one, and when you are sick, you want to be sure you can focus on getting better instead of worrying about who controls your estate. Estate planning documents who you want to make...
A will is something every person should have to offer guidance to their loved ones when they pass away or become incapacitated. This document can outline your wishes and desires for what should happen to your assets after your death. It also can cover your preferences...
When people begin coordinating an estate plan for their future, they may feel pleasantly comforted knowing that their intentions are preserved and that their family members know exactly what to do after their death. However, a common misstep that people can sometimes...
While planning your estate, the idea of making a living will may occur to you. However, for many people, it is not always obvious what exactly a living will is, or how it can helpful for your beneficiaries if you are unresponsive or even in a coma. The presence of a...
Splitting from your significant other is undoubtedly going to lead to changes in your life. You may feel most concerned with figuring out where you are going to live and how you are going to support yourself and your family after your divorce. However, there are other...
If you worry about a family member causing issues with your estate after your death, then you may take steps when creating your estate plan to avoid such problems. Trusts are usually an excellent way to avoid any upheaval and allow for the peaceful passing of assets...
Residents of Pennsylvania have the right to bequeath their property, assets and personal belongings to whomever they choose. When someone does not provide instructions through a will or trust, however, and he or she dies intestate, the Keystone State may distribute...
Regardless of your age or financial status, you have probably heard others talk about an estate plan. The term may seem out of your league, but all it really means is planning for what happens after you die or if you should become incapacitated. For that reason, an...
