Estate Planning
What Is Probate Court?
Probate court ensures that a will is executed according to the wishes of the individual who has passed away.
March 24, 2023
Estate Planning
Why Change the Executor of Your Will?
While you may draft a will assuming that your choice of executor won’t change, there are different reasons why making a switch may be necessary.
February 17, 2023
Estate Planning
What Happens When There Is No Will?
Creating a will should be the first step in a comprehensive estate planning process, since it allows you to make sure that your wishes are properly carried out after your death.
February 15, 2023
Advanced Directives
Is Estate Planning and Writing Will the Same Thing?
Many people think that estate planning and writing a will are the same. However, one is actually just part of the other.
February 3, 2023
Asset Protection
Do I Need to Name a Life Insurance Beneficiary?
What Is a Beneficiary and How Do I Name One?
January 19, 2023
Asset Protection
Exactly Why Do I Need a Will?
If you die without a will, you die ‘intestate’ and your assets will be distributed according to your state’s law. That could result in a distribution you didn’t intend.
December 15, 2022
Asset Protection
Is Spouse Automatically Your Beneficiary?
If the surviving spouse is a second or subsequent spouse and did not have any children with the decedent, the surviving spouse takes even less.
November 28, 2022
Asset Protection
Why Don’t Most American have an Estate Plan?
Just 34% of adult Americans have an estate plan and 37% of respondents said they didn’t have a plan at the ready.
November 18, 2022
Asset Protection
How Do I Ask My Parents About Their Estate Plan?
Before approaching the subject of the will, you need to consider that the loved one may be guarded and resistant to talk about it.
November 5, 2022
Asset Protection
What Is an Estate Plan?
Nobody wants to think about how their loved ones will cope when they die. However, it’s important to plan effectively to ensure a smooth transition of your wealth and worldly possessions — even if you’re young or feel like you don’t have much to leave behind.
October 27, 2022