Estate Planning
Am I Obligated to Pay My Deceased Parent’s Medical Debts?
Some states have filial responsibility laws that let creditors turn to adult children for payment of their parents’ medical bills.
August 22, 2024
Estate Planning
How Should Divorcing Couples Deal with Estate Planning?
Estate planning and divorce are intricate processes, each filled with legal nuances and detailed accounting (to say nothing of the emotions involved).
August 21, 2024
Estate Planning
Top Estate Planning Mistakes Can Easily Be Avoided
Given the massive $84 trillion wealth transfer already underway, it’s best to know all the details before making any big financial legacy moves.
August 20, 2024
Asset Protection
Can You Use AI to Create a DIY Estate Plan?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world. However, many overestimate its capabilities. Using AI to create a DIY estate plan might save time now, although time will expose its shortcomings.
August 19, 2024
Elder Law
How to Prepare for Cognitive Changes in Your Life
Plan for the possibility of cognitive decline and the future of your household’s financial affairs.
August 16, 2024
Estate Planning
Trustee of Late Singer Tony Bennett’s Estate Sued
Tony Bennett’s daughters are suing the trustee of his estate, highlighting the importance of clear estate planning to avoid family disputes.
August 12, 2024
Estate Planning
The Importance of Revocable Trusts in Estate Planning
Revocable trusts are a powerful tool for anyone’s estate planning. Use them to protect your assets during your lifetime, manage taxes and streamline inheritance.
August 9, 2024
Estate Planning
What If You Don’t Have Anyone to Be Your Executor?
There are options for people who don’t have family—or don’t want their family—to handle their affairs.
August 2, 2024
Estate Planning
How to Transfer Wealth to the Next Generation
There are important considerations as you approach financial planning to transfer wealth to future generations.
August 1, 2024
Elder Law
How to Discuss Estate Planning with Your Aging Parents
Discussing estate planning with your aging parents is vital to protect their wishes. It can be a hard conversation to start. However, it’s still necessary.
July 30, 2024