Why A Living Will Might Be Part of Your Estate Plan
What are Medical Advance Directives and what is the difference between a Living Trust and Living Will?
Prior Planning With a Will Always a Better Alternative
Does anyone have a crystal ball that I could borrow? Wouldn’t it be nice to know what our future looks like, so we could be better prepared—but on the other hand, maybe not?
What You Need to Know If Asked to Serve as a Trustee
If asked to be a trustee, anyone, unless previously experienced in this field would not know what the responsibilities are. How much work is involved? What is the time frame? Do I need to prepare tax returns and handle accounts? Can I get help? When do my responsibilities end?
Why You Need a Power of Attorney in Your Estate Plan
A power of attorney is a way for you to designate a person of your choice to make decisions for you.
Blended Family Calls For Protecting Children and New Spouse
According to a study by the Pew Research Center, remarriages are on the rise. Four out of 10 marriages are now remarriages. Half of previously married seniors have remarried again.
Think of Estate Planning as Stewardship for the Future
Planning is a part of our daily lives. We plan menus for the day or week; we plan vacations; we plan meetings; and the list goes on.
A Trust Can Protect Kids from Too Much, Too Fast, Too Soon
Should inheritance be spent on sports cars and jewelry?
Do You Have Everything in Order if You Become Incapacitated?
We talked about the various things you should think about and get in order, so that if ‘something happens’ your loved ones don’t have to do a frantic search for your important information.
Planning for Digital Assets as Part of Estate Planning
Few of us plan our legacy for when we’ve died and how we’ll live on in the lives of others.
What You Need to Know about Trusts for Estate Planning
Trusts fall into one of two main categories. The first category is composed of those that are established while the grantor (one who establishes the trust) is alive and are termed inter vivos (while living) trusts.