Estate Planning · March 29, 2024

Crafting your own Will or Trust might feel empowering, yet it's fraught with risks that could leave your family facing legal battles and financial strain. The allure of DIY legal services masks the complexity and nuances of estate planning. A real-life story shows how easy it is to inadvertently disinherit loved ones or tie them up in legal knots, turning a well-intentioned effort into an expensive and emotional nightmare. It's a stark reminder that what we leave behind should be a legacy, not a

Estate Planning · March 11, 2024

If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn't get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities, and home - and the inevitable emergencies that fill the lives of single parents everywhere. It's a huge responsibility, even if you do share time with a parenting partner, and especially so if you don't. Regardless, as a single parent, your children's lives are now largely in your hands, and the best way to protect them is through estate planning.

Business · October 07, 2022

The most crucial time of the year for tax planning comes as 2022 is closing. When you first realize that taxes are your most considerable personal and business expense, Trust us, we know it can be stressful. Seeing so much of your hard-earned money wind up in the hands of the government could feel like a heist. But just a tiny amount of purposeful effort to reduce your taxes might significantly impact you. With all these in mind, we have a two-part article that will teach you strategies that fee

Estate Planning · September 16, 2022

Know that no matter how poor or rich your parents are, they must have an estate plan in place because their affairs will affect you and become your responsibility if they become incapacitated or die. Their estate plan ensures that their assets will be distributed to their heirs according to their personal wishes, no matter how much or how little they can be. If you do not know whether or not your parents have an estate plan in place that will help you best support them, read on!

Estate Planning · June 11, 2021

When you are a kid, finding a suitable gift for Father's Day can be a struggle. You want to get Dad something he'll enjoy, but you can't afford expensive things. And even after you become an adult, that struggle for the perfect Father's Day gift often continues, albeit in a slightly different way. With this in mind, give your father a tribute to the role he has played in your life by preserving his legacy for generations to come with a Family Wealth Legacy Passage.

Estate Planning · February 19, 2021

With everything that is happening in the world—and with the volatility of the stock market and our current reality —knowing your options is vital to preserving the life and legacy of your parents. If you or your parents have a retirement account, and you're not intimately connected to how your assets are being invested, it's time to get more involved. It's the best thing to do to preserve your family's legacy.

Estate Planning · October 22, 2020

You may think your pets are family, but the law considers them to be nothing more than personal property just like your cars, furniture, and electronic devices. In order for the law to treat your pets the way you want them to be treated, it is your responsibility to make that clear through estate planning. If you would like your pets to be taken care of properly after your death, you have to plan ahead to ensure their safety and care when you are not able to do it yourself.

Estate Planning · July 10, 2020

Financial abuse of the elderly is on the rise and it is an unfortunate fact that predators emerge during times of upheaval to take advantage of people. That means the COVID-19 pandemic can leave your parents vulnerable in more ways than one. Even when things go back to normal, this chronic problem of financial exploitation will still be a risk so it is very important to take extra steps and educate your parents about the possible risks it may bring to their wealth and your future inheritance. 

Estate Planning · May 01, 2020

It can be difficult trying to convince your elderly parents about the importance of social distancing and self-quarantine during the pandemic but with proper communication and telling them how much you care using "I" statements will help them realize your point.  Be clear about why you're worried and model the way for them, even if they have not modeled the way for you in the past. Read here to learn more about how to effectively communicate with your parents and get them to stay at home.

Estate Planning · April 24, 2020

Keeping your loved ones out of the probate court and conflict is the primary reason for establishing a living trust. It plays a major part in you and your loved one's life because it does not only keep them out of court and conflict, but it also helps educate them on your true purpose and details what your wishes are for your assets upon your demise. Read here to know if your living trust is set up the right way for the people you love.