Estate Planning

When planning your estate, you might think that dividing your assets equally among your heirs is the fairest approach. However, this might not always be the case. Unequal distributions can sometimes be the most reasonable solution. Below are scenarios where this...

You might not think of writing your own obituary as part of your estate planning. However, increasingly, people are doing that. Even if you plan to stick around for many more years, writing your obituary can be a good way to look back on your life, realize all that...

If this is the year you’re finally going to put an estate plan in place, you may be considering one of those online estate planning websites you’ve seen advertised on television. A do-it-yourself estate plan may seem like all you need if you don’t have especially...

Growing older often leads to a slow decline in overall health. People may develop a host of different physical and cognitive challenges as they age. They may require expensive medical care to ensure their health and safety as their health changes. While they may...

The arrival of a new grandchild can be a joyous turn of events. Understandably, this kind of “new addition” to a family often prompts grandparents to reflect on their legacy and how they can most effectively provide for their family’s future.  If you’ve already...

Most people leave some or all of their estate to their children. Yet not everyone wants to do this. Sometimes people have reasons to wish to leave one or more children absolutely nothing. It could be due to a falling out, or because that particular child does not need...

It is fun and exciting to travel, but preparation is always wise. For many people, this can mean getting traveler's insurance or hiring someone to watch over their pets. These tasks are important, but it’s important not to overlook another critical travel preparation...

Most parents choose to leave inheritances for their own children, not their in-laws. Even those who come to love their sons-in-law and daughters-in-law do not view them in the same way that they view their own progeny. There's always the possibility that a married...

Nobody wants to spend time in a nursing home. However, 70% of Americans 65 and older will eventually need some skilled care.  Many times, it is a short stay, such as recovering from an illness or while rehabilitating after surgery. But there are others who will...

While all adults should have an estate plan, it becomes even more important once you become a parent. The reason is you now have responsibility for someone else’s life, not just your own. And you are going to have that until they turn 18. It’s not just a legal...