What Happens to Debt when You Die?
Creditors typically try to collect on unpaid debt, by going after the decedent’s estate during a process called probate.
Different Trusts for Different Estate Planning Purposes
Trusts are legal entities that own assets, and all trusts are not alike. They are created by a written trust document with certain provisions that can vary from trust to trust.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
If you think of estate planning as something only ultra-wealthy people need to do, you're not alone. That's a common misconception.
Will the Pandemic Affect My Social Security?
If you are turning 60 in 2020, the pandemic could do more than interrupt your party plans. It could also lower the amount you’ll receive when you file for Social Security.
Which Stars Made the Biggest Estate Planning Blunders?
The saying goes that anyone who does not learn from mistakes in the past, is doomed to repeat them. In estate planning, if you do not learn from other’s mistakes, you are likely to repeat them.
Combining Households during Coronavirus
If family members are anxious about each other, sometimes it seems it might be easier if they simply joined households. This is not just due to COVID-19.
Do I Qualify as an Eligible Designated Beneficiary under the SECURE Act?
What Is an Eligible Designated Beneficiary?
Can I Disinherit Anyone I Want?
So, you’ve decided that a family member won’t be getting an inheritance, after all. Maybe you have an ungrateful or irresponsible family member you want to cut out of the will.
How Can I Protect Assets from Creditors?
Estate planning is not just about saving taxes, it is also about managing and protecting your assets against future creditors, both for you and for your beneficiaries.
What Does My Estate Plan Look Like after Divorce?
Some marriages end in noise and pain. Other marriages drift away quietly with the signing of documents and only a hint of acrimony.