Estate Planning

When you’re making your estate plans, addressing bank accounts and other major possessions is usually pretty easy. You’re only talking about money (or things that can easily be liquidated). But, what about all the rest of your stuff? If you’re like most people, you...

As an adult, it is crucial to consider your healthcare and potential complications. Advance directives can help ensure that no matter what happens in the future, you can still make decisions about your health care.  However, sometimes someone other than yourself may...

Estate planning is a legal process that can make your final wishes legally binding. A fundamental component of any estate plan is the will. This document allows you to pass on instructions about who should inherit your assets.  Once you reach the age of 18, you are...

Two documents related to the estate planning process that are discussed most frequently in popular culture are wills and trusts. If you are getting ready to craft an estate plan, you may be wondering about these two consequential legal resources. Do you need both of...

If you’re making an estate plan and you have a life insurance policy, you do not necessarily need to include it in the plan. Understandably, this is a major asset. Many people think that they need to mention it in their will or discuss how they want the money to be...

Just one of the many advantages of having an estate plan is that you can detail what kind of send-off you’d like after you’re gone. Whether it’s a simple family gathering with your remains sprinkled at a favorite spot or a traditional funeral with family, friends and...

It’s wise to update your estate plan. It’s not the type of thing that you can just do and forget. This is especially true because it’s usually a good idea to make an estate plan early. Your family may not actually have to use the plan for decades, but you want to make...

At first glance, you may be under the impression that all an estate plan is for is to designate heirs who will benefit from the distribution of your assets. Additionally, you may have funeral arrangements made and cost accommodations in your estate plans. However,...

You may be wondering whether your parents have an estate plan in place and how comprehensive it is. As you know that a lack of planning can cause many problems for a family when someone passes away, you may understandably want to know if they have addressed this...

In recent years, cryptocurrency has become an increasingly popular asset class, with many people investing in various forms of digital currencies. While this type of investment can be advantageous, it also raises important questions about how and when to disclose your...