As traditional family dynamics change across the United States, estate planning will look different as well. In the last 10 years, the law has learned to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ families and partners. With that being said, many estate planning laws are still...
You probably know the importance of having a proper estate plan in place. Wills, trusts, and other estate planning methods protect your assets, but also provide your family peace of mind after you are gone. According to Kiplinger, it is equally important for estate...
When you remarry, your estate plans have to change. While no one likes to acknowledge their estate plan often, you do need to consider it. Otherwise, you could unintentionally disinherit your children. According to CNBC, when you remarry, you need to talk to your...
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...
