Preparing for an Emergency Includes Power of Attorney
If you experienced a temporary illness or needed someone to quickly step in to pay your bills, would your finances be organized enough for them to handle?
The Second Most Powerful Estate Planning Document: Power of Attorney
A power of attorney, similar to a last will and testament, is a powerful document that must be created before it becomes necessary.
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
The number of unmarried couples who live together reached 18 million in 2016, a 29% jump from 14 million in 2007. Among adults age 50 and older, the increase was 75%: About four million were cohabiting in 2016, up from 2.3 million in 2007.
Estate Planning for Family Harmony This Holiday Season
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s meaningful to reflect on the origin of the holiday–Native Americans and pilgrims sharing their bounty of food with each other. As you gather with your loved ones this year, perhaps you can think of ways to share not only your dinner, but also your financial bounty.
What’s Better, A Living Trust or a Will?
Last wills and testaments, which were invented centuries ago, are the most famous estate-planning documents.
Estate Planning Steps to Take as a Parent’s Condition Takes a Turn
My father only designated my mom as an agent on power of attorney forms, and they have not been updated in many years. Where do you think we should go from here?
What’s Best for You, a Will or a Trust?
In past generations, families were very close, there were few estates that had any tax liability, and children respected their parents’ wishes, both before and after the parents passed away.
Business Succession Planning For Business Owners
A solid estate plan should include your will, a power of attorney and a trust. All of these components provide asset protection for your business while you’re alive and after your death.
What Are the Biggest Estate Planning Questions I Need to Answer?
The word “estate” conjures images of great wealth, which may be one of the reasons so many people don’t develop estate plans. Afterall, they’re not rich, so why make the effort?
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.