It can be very difficult to accept that your parents are aging. They may become slower and tasks that were once simple may become exceedingly difficult. Their mental health may also begin to deteriorate. If you can no longer provide your parents with the proper care that they need, you may be left wondering what […]
It can take a lot of hard work and time to finally accumulate a good amount of wealth. When you work that hard to get what you have, you may have fears about what will happen to your money when you pass it down. While many people have fears about passing down their wealth, here’s […]
When you become disabled or pass away, bills and other necessities don’t just stop. Whether it’s buying groceries for you or paying for your funeral, your loved ones likely need a way to access your funds. However, if all of your money is solely in your name for your bank account or your trust, your […]
While divorce and remarriage can sometimes be the best solution, blended families often have it a bit more difficult when it comes to estate planning. That’s why it’s so important to have an open dialogue with your future spouse about your estate planning prior to getting married again. Here is what every blended family in […]
There are a lot of difficult aspects of estate planning, but perhaps one of the most difficult is admitting to our own mortality. No one wants to think about the end of his or her life, but it’s important that you look at all of your options. Everyone should be entitled to live and die […]
When a loved one passes away, you may be overcome with grief and not even thinking about their estate. However, if you are a beneficiary of their estate, it’s important to know whether you should hire an attorney. Although there is likely already an attorney involved, he or she is probably acting in the interest […]
Estate planning is extremely important when it comes to asset distribution. It serves as a great way to be sure that your assets are properly given to the correct recipients upon your passing. In doing so it also helps to make sure that your loved ones are cared for. Why It’s Important to Have an […]
For many people, charitable giving is a normal part of life. But for others, charitable giving is also a part of their death. Many people choose to donate to charity when they pass away by implementing charitable giving into their estate plan to support the cause or causes they care about the most. You can […]
The concept of disinheriting a child is one that commonly conjures up feelings of parental disapproval and broken relationships. However, while these are reasons for disinheritance, they aren’t the only ones. Sometimes there are positive reasons as to why a parent would disinherit his or her child. The Child is Financially Secure Enough When parents […]
It’s safe to say that most of us have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused the death and destruction of millions of businesses across the U.S. Things definitely look very different now than they did just half of a year ago. That’s why it’s so important that as we continue to […]
