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...
How should I choose the beneficiaries named in my will?
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...
Avoid overlooking specific assets in an estate plan
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...
How often do you have to update a will?
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...