Have you been married before? If so, you probably have questions about the estate planning process and how that might shift based on your changing family dynamics. If this applies to you, you’ll likely want to continue to protect your children from your f ...
Does Your Estate Plan Need More Than A Simple Will?
A simple will is necessary for every US adult over the age of 18. It can help them answer many questions and ensure that your property is distributed according to your wishes. However, estate planning can be tailored based on your assets, family circumsta ...
Should I Leave Money to a Charity in My Will?
Estate planning and philanthropy are interconnected as many people use this opportunity to leave leftover funds behind to support a charity of their choosing. This is a very personal decision and one that is based on your own assets and your personal goal ...
Who Owns the Property Inside A Living Trust?
There are many different complex terms and rules associated with estate planning, but it is critical to understand when you may or may not own property once it has been placed in a living trust. Property placed inside a revocable living trust still bel ...
What To Know About The Two Basic Kinds Of Life Insurance Beneficiaries
Most people who take out a life insurance policy are doing so to help protect their loved ones in the event that the primary policyholder passes away unexpectedly. This can be an important financial contribution to continue supporting your loved ones and ...
How To Protect Your Retirement Funds From Too Much Inflation
Many people are feeling the day to day impacts of significant inflation and it's important to look ahead for any way you can possibly minimize these impacts in the future. You may be relying on your retirement for 20 or 30 years or longer, so having strat ...
Do Real Estate Assets Go Through Probate?
If you own any kind of real estate, including a home, you should include these in your will because there is a high chance they will pass through probate. There are some options for keeping real estate outside of your probated estate, such as transfer on ...
When Does A Power Of Attorney Become Effective?
In many cases, creating a power of attorney can help you to appoint someone known as an agent to act on your behalf if and when you are unable to do so. The power of attorney typically becomes effective at a future date usually at the time that a person s ...
Beware Of Possibly Giving Your Power of Attorney to The Wrong Person
Installing someone in a role of trust and authority is an important part of estate planning, but if you give this power to the wrong person, it could cause numerous problems. Think carefully about who you want to install as your power of attorney agent. Y ...
Got Crypto? You Need to Disclose It in Your Estate Plan
Today you probably own more accounts and assets than you think you do. With digital accounts and possibly even cryptocurrency, you might have greatly increased the complexity of your estate plan. This makes it important to work with a knowledgeable estate ...