My boyfriend and I have lived together for 13 years but he is still officially married to another woman. He has a life insurance policy and I’m the beneficiary, and I’m also the beneficiary of his 401(k). Do we need a will and do I have to worry about his wife getting the money?
Estate planning is a cornerstone of any healthy financial plan, but it can be difficult to discuss.
My sister passed away. Her only possession was her home, which still has a mortgage and she left it to my son and daughter, her niece and nephew. What inheritance tax will there be?
If you don’t have a spouse and children, you might not think you need to do any estate planning—but that’s not the case.
One of the most important decisions you will ever make is choosing a fiduciary.
Over the years I get all kinds of questions from people. And boy, have I heard some doozies. But one common one I get is called the ‘lazy (or poor) man’s (or woman’s’) estate planning.’ This type of estate planning has some very negative tax consequences.
For most of us, the first time we ever thought about probating a will is when someone in our family has died. So, what does it mean to probate a will?
Estate planning can be an emotional and challenging endeavor. However, here are three tips to make it easier and to help you prepare for the future.
Expert tips on why starting your estate plan early, choosing beneficiaries, and thinking about how you want to transfer your wealth to the next generation are critical for your financial future.
If the deceased has a will, it usually names a close relative, friend, accountant, attorney or financial institution to act as executor of the will.
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