Category: Estate Planning

Even if you do not believe you have enough property to justify writing a will, a will can cover many matters unrelated to your property. For example, it can identify who will make healthcare decisions when you become incapacitated, designate guardians for your children, and convey your burial wishes. Because wills can be...

When you have worked hard over the course of your lifetime to accumulate wealth, you may worry about what will happen to it if you choose to pass it down. You may even have questions about who you wish to pass it down to. These are not uncommon fears that many people have as...

When you are establishing your estate plan it’s important that you remember to include all of your assets. And while this may seem easy, with more and more things turned digital, it is important not to forget about your digital assets. What Are Digital Assets? Digital...

Life is expensive. Money is necessary to help us in our daily lives. That’s why if you become disabled or pass away, your loved one may need to be able to access funds to continue to pay for necessities. But what can you do if all of the money is in your name or...

When most people think about creating an estate plan, they are focused on the distribution of their assets when they pass away. But when you are unmarried and have no children – or even no surviving family members – you may be wondering about the importance of still having a comprehensive estate plan. It’s...

For most people, debt is an unfortunate part of life. But is it also a part of death? You may be wondering what happens to your debt after you pass away and whether it will impact your family. Here’s what you should know. When you die, all of your assets become...

Divorce and remarriage are common and can certainly be for the best. However, blended families can make estate planning a bit more difficult. That’s why it’s so important to talk to your loved ones if you are thinking about getting married again. Here are the top tips for estate planning among blended families....

There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to estate planning. While many people consider creating a will or a trust, they don’t often know of the possibility to create a Letter of Last Instruction. A will and a trust are legal documents that discuss...

While sometimes a bit tough to think about, it’s really important to understand Advance Health Care Directives and end-of-life decisions. After all, everyone should be entitled to live their life as they choose, right down to the very end. There are two options when it comes to end-of-life decisions: to prolong life or...

When a loved one passes away and you find that you are a beneficiary of his or her estate, you may not know whether you need an attorney or not. While there may already be an attorney involved, he or she is likely acting in the interest of either the executor (if there is...