Estate Planning · August 19, 2022
August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key first step in the estate planning process. Yet, while having a will is important—and all adults over age 18 should have this document in place—for all but a few people, creating a will is just one small part of an effective estate plan that works to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict.
Estate Planning · May 13, 2022
The DIY approach might be a good idea if you're looking to build a new deck for your backyard, but when it comes to estate planning, it's actually one of the worst choices you can make. Are you really willing to put your family's well-being and wealth at risk just to save a few bucks? Don't wait that these mistakes won't be discovered until you're gone. Here, we wrap up the list with the remaining five mistakes your family can't afford to make.
Estate Planning · April 15, 2022
If you are a mom or dad with children under the age of 18 at home, your number-one estate planning priority should be selecting and legally documenting both long and short-term guardians for your kids. Guardians are the people legally named to care for your children in the event something happens to you. And if you've named guardians for your children in your will - even with the help of another lawyer - your kids could still be at risk of being taken into the care of strangers!
Estate Planning · January 28, 2022
As we head into the third year of the pandemic, we realize how fragile our lives and health are. If you haven't gotten sick, you certainly know someone who has died in the past two years. Yet even if you avoid getting sick right now, the fact remains that we're all vulnerable to severe illness or injury. And if you're a parent, the most frightening aspect is knowing that if something happens to you, your children would be left without you to care for them, whether temporarily or permanently.
Estate Planning · June 04, 2021
Planning for your potential incapacity and eventual death is probably the farthest thing you have in mind, but getting it handled as part of your wedding planning is the greatest gift you can give your soon-to-be spouse. Indeed, once your marriage is official, your relationship becomes entirely different from both legal and financial perspectives, so here's we cover the final three of the six essential items you need to address in your plan.
Estate Planning · August 31, 2020
Right now, huge numbers of people, of various age groups, are facing the reality of mortality due to the global pandemic. Thinking about this situation that may affect us anytime, many of us are courageously taking this as an opportunity to learn what we need to do for the people we love and the assets we've worked hard for. Proper estate planning can keep our family out of court and conflict, and this article will show you the right tools to make sure everything is in place to do the right thin
Estate Planning · November 15, 2019
Naming long-term guardians for your kids is critical and should be your number-one planning priority to ensure they will never end up in the hands of strangers in the event of your incapacity or death.
Estate Planning · November 01, 2019
Being left in the hands of unscrupulous guardians appointed by the court can be the most frightening aspect for you in the event you become incapacitated, given that you may have a loving and caring family members, but are unable to take care of you. Putting up a plan in place that clearly states all your wishes and consent prevents such from happening and ensures that the individual of your choice can make legal decisions on your behalf according to how you wanted them to be.
Estate Planning · October 18, 2019
Not having proper planning vehicles in place leaves not just you but also your senior loved ones vulnerable to exploitation and court-ordered guardianship should they become incapacitated caused by illness or injury. With no government agency tasked with preventing abuse by professional guardians, it’s up to you to protect yourself and your loved ones through proactive estate planning. Read here to know more.
Estate Planning · October 10, 2019
As a parent, your children are your priority and their safety is your main responsibility. In order to make sure your children are safe, even after your death, you must prepare for their care. One of the most important things to decide is who you want your children’s guardian to be if something happens to you. Here are some things to consider when deciding who that perfect person could be or even, people you would never want to leave your children with.