Divorce significantly impacts estate planning, requiring updates to wills, trusts and beneficiary designations to ensure that assets are distributed according to new intentions.
Most individuals don’t ever consider the value and extent of their digital assets and the potential loss if these assets become inaccessible or the conflict that can arise if it’s unclear who has access to and control over them.
Aging well requires a proactive approach to physical health, financial security and estate planning to ensure a stable and fulfilling future.
Bringing an aging parent into your home requires careful planning to balance their safety, comfort and your family’s needs.
Gifting appreciated assets strategically can reduce tax burdens, maximize charitable contributions and preserve wealth for future generations.
These estate and legacy planning tools and strategies can help lower your taxes, protect your wealth and more, leaving you to relax during your golden years.
Few know the complex federal and state laws governing outstanding debts from a deceased spouse. Some may fall victim to paying bills that they are not legally responsible for.
Though the word ‘estate’ is often associated with the upper class, an estate is anything that will be left to heirs after death.
If you have cryptocurrency in your estate, you’ll need meticulous plans and clear instructions to ensure that beneficiaries don’t lose out after you’re gone.
Securing a power of attorney for your aging parents ensures that their financial and healthcare decisions are managed according to their wishes if they become unable to do so themselves.