Estate Planning
How Can I Minimize My Probate Estate?
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Anyone with a bank account, house, car or other personal property should have a will.
October 6, 2022
Estate Planning
What If Your Spouse Refuses Estate Planning?
I’m looking for guidance on where to start with planning, in case something happens to me or my husband.
August 26, 2022
Asset Protection
Will My Family Hate Me If I Die without a Will?
Amid the grief of losing a loved one, families are dealt additional burdens when the person did not leave behind a will or estate plan.
June 22, 2022
Estate Planning
What If You Don’t have a Will?
A recent survey estimated that 68% of people die without a will. The consequences of dying without a will (‘intestate’) can be disastrous.
June 7, 2022
Estate Planning
Half of Americans Don’t Have a Will
Among those who do not have an estate plan, 63% said that they have considered creating one in the past and 46% said they do not know how to start.
May 31, 2022
Charitable Planning
Do Single People Need Estate Planning?
If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. However, if you have any assets, familial connections, or interest in supporting charitable groups – not to mention a desire to control your own future – you do need to establish an estate plan.
May 12, 2022
Asset Protection
Why Shouldn’t I Wait to Draft my Will?
It’s an important task that is easy to procrastinate. However, here is why you shouldn’t:
April 21, 2022
Asset Protection
How Do I Talk to My Parents About Estate Planning?
If you have a parent over the age of, say, 65, thoughts about their future may have started to creep into your mind. But because end-of-life planning can be emotional and overwhelming, it’s tempting to put these conversations off — and even more pleasing to avoid them altogether. If there’s a lesson to be learned from the pandemic, however, it’s that waiting until the last minute to prepare is seldom a good idea.
April 13, 2022
Asset Protection
How Do I Give Assets to Minor Grandchildren in My Will?
You have many options to make sure your wishes are followed after you die.
March 17, 2022