Estate planning can involve many different kinds of documents. For many testators, the only document they worry about is a last will. Others need a more comprehensive plan include other documents. Trusts are popular inclusions in modern estate plans because they give...
If you had to guess at the percentage of people who have an estate plan, would you assume that it is pretty high? After all, everyone needs to have a plan someday. We all have assets, and we will all eventually leave them behind for the next generation. It seems like...
As a single parent, you have a lot to think about. Not only do you need to make sure that your kids are healthy and have what they need, you also need to think about the future. One aspect of this that you might not be familiar with is estate planning. Your estate...
If you already have a will, you have done a good job of planning for the future and thinking beyond today and tomorrow. If you don’t have a will, it’s never too late to create one. A major (and sometimes difficult) decision that making a will involves is figuring out...
A person may be as careful and thorough as possible when addressing matters in an estate plan. For example, you decide who will inherit the real estate investments, valuable jewelry and automobiles. However, sometimes, people may consider certain assets as...
As you get older and start putting together your estate plan, one of the things you may want to do is to update your will. There are several times when you should consider updating your will and estate plan. Some of these include when you have your first child or you...
Many individuals assume that estate planning only has to do with drafting a will documenting what they'd like to pass on to their loved ones when they die. There's so much more to this process, though. Good estate planning involves looking at all your potential future...
Many people think of estate planning as ensuring that assets like the house and vehicles can seamlessly pass on to others once they pass away. If you own pets, though, then you should include them in your estate plan. This ensures that they are taken care of if...
You have all of your passwords memorized. It seems easy to you. Each one is a variation on a common theme. But what if you pass away? Would your family be able to access all of your online accounts? Something that seems so simple to you can be a huge roadblock for...
Having an elegant home filled with family heirlooms, antiques along with various collections, you have a good feeling in knowing just how much these items mean to you. However, you understand that in no way will they provide the same meaning and emotion to others. And...
