Estate planning is an important process that helps ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. However, many people mistakenly believe that creating an estate plan is a one-time event. The truth is you’ll need a…
An estate plan is a way to protect your assets and ensure that your wishes are carried out after you pass away. But it's also an opportunity to express your love and appreciation for those who are important to you.…
Recognizing the importance of having a will in place, many people will head to Google to find a free resource for creating an online will. After answering a few questions, they may print off and sign a document, and feel…
One important component of a comprehensive estate plan is establishing a Power of Attorney (commonly called POA) that would enable a person to manage your affairs or make decisions on your behalf should you become unable or incapacitated. There are…
Being a beneficiary of a person's estate and receiving an inheritance brings with it mixed emotions after the loss of a loved one. While losing a loved one is heartbreaking, the influx of funds can help ease financial burdens. It…
It's hard to believe, but as 2022 draws to a close, we already have two holiday seasons during a pandemic under our belt, with a third quickly approaching. These last few years have been strange, to say the least. But…
For many of us, we look forward to retirement as a time when we'll be able to enjoy a leisurely lifestyle pursuing all the special interests we never had the time (or money) for in our earlier years. One of…
Around half of US adults have written a will. Most of them believe that this document will ensure their affairs, and their loved ones, will be taken care of in the event something should happen to them. While a common…
Talking to your parents about their will or estate plan, or lack thereof, can be difficult. Many adult children put off having the “dreaded talk” with parents and are unprepared when an unforeseen event like an accident or illness happens.…
You may wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ as you plan for your future, both financially and in terms of health care. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these…