Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan if I Move to a New State?
You may have a will or a full estate plan that was prepared by an attorney in another state, or perhaps you haven’t yet taken the important step of planning your estate.
Smart Women Protect Themselves with Estate Planning
Since women live approximately 4.9 more years than men, it is critical for both single and married women, regardless of age, to take estate planning seriously.
Why Should I Create a Trust If I’m Not Rich?
The perception is that trusts are for the very wealthy and that they cost a ton of money to set up. The reality is a trust can be a fantastic tool for the average person or couple, because it simplifies things in the event of your death.
Why Is a Revocable Trust So Valuable in Estate Planning?
Trusts are one of the most versatile items of the financial planning toolkit. However, they are not just for rich people. With the new higher estate tax exemptions, avoiding or reducing estate tax is not a concern for most of us.
How Do I Plan for a Blended Family?
After a period of divorce or widowhood, you, your newly beloved and your respective children are about to become a ‘blended family.’ You and you partner will be creating a new family dynamic, which will hopefully be rewarding, but can be fraught with challenges, if little attention is paid to the consequences of the relationships.
Why You Should Have an Advance Directive like Power of Attorney
Advance directives come up frequently in conversations about health care decision-making, as people age. Their purpose is to provide written instructions for medical care, in instances where a patient is unable to communicate them herself.
How Does Having an Advance Directive Help Medical Treatment?
Advance directives come up frequently in conversations about health care decision-making, as people age. Their purpose is to provide written instructions for medical care, in instances where a patient is unable to communicate them herself.