Estate Planning
Unlocking the Potential of Small Estate Probate
This article explores small estate probate, what it is, why it’s beneficial and ways to qualify.
June 18, 2024
Estate Planning
Why You Should Regularly Update Your Will
Don’t wait for the unexpected or procrastinate when adjusting your will like the late singer, Whitney Houston. Regular updates to your estate plan can protect you and your loved ones from future complications.
June 17, 2024
Estate Planning
Who Is the Best Choice for Executor?
Above all, you should choose someone you trust, keeping in mind that acting as a trustee or executor can be a complex, thankless and sometimes long-term job.
June 14, 2024
Elder Law
How Do I Create End-of-Life Plan?
Research shows that fewer than one-third of U.S. residents have advanced-care directives or detailed medical instructions in case they can’t communicate their own wishes.
June 13, 2024
Estate Planning
How to Plan for Beneficiaries with Disabilities
Planning for disabled beneficiaries is important, not only for those beneficiaries with known disabilities but also for those who may be disabled at the time of the decedent’s death.
June 12, 2024
Estate Planning
What Is Expected from Social Security?
Social Security was never intended to fund the full cost of your retirement, though some seniors rely upon it for nearly all their income.
June 11, 2024
Elder Law
Harnessing Technology in Aging Care: Long-Term Care Planning Strategies
Elder law attorneys are vital in bridging the gap between technological advancements in aging services and the robust, secure long-term care planning that seniors need as they navigate the complexities of aging.
June 10, 2024
Estate Planning
How Younger Adults Take Charge of Estate Planning
Conventional wisdom casts trusts, wills and estate plans as the exclusive domain of the ultra-rich. Supporting this notion, data reveals that two-thirds of Americans lack an estate plan, a figure that climbs higher to 80% among Gen-Zs.
June 7, 2024
Estate Planning
Pros and Cons of Probate in Estate Planning
The process averages six to nine months to complete. However, it may take up to two years or more for some complex estates, tying up the assets that your family may need immediately.
June 6, 2024
Business Succession
Business Owners and Estate Planning: Special Concerns
For most business owners, the business is the most valuable item on their balance sheet.
June 5, 2024