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A Totten trust, often called a "poor man's trust," provides a simple and cost-effective way to transfer bank accounts or certificates of deposit to beneficiaries upon death. Unlike traditional trusts that require complex documentation, this informal trust arrangement...
Meeting with an estate planning legal team is an important step toward securing your financial future and working towards ensuring that your assets are ultimately distributed according to your wishes. Proper preparation can make the process more efficient and...
Probate is a legal procedure that occurs after an individual's death. It involves proving in court that a departed person's will is valid, identifying and doing inventory of the deceased's property. It also involves assessing the property, repaying debts and taxes and...
Having to think about estate planning isn’t a pleasant topic for most people. Some individuals think more about their assets, but they forget that there’s another facet to estate planning. End-of-life planning is another important part of estate planning. This...
As a small business owner, you must ensure that you have a suitable business succession plan set. This is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of long-term business continuity. Without a well-structured framework for the transition, losing you may lead to...
When you’re creating your estate plan, you have to decide who will handle the administration duties after you pass away. The individual you choose is known as the estate executor. While you may be tempted to name your significant other or next of kin, that might not...
Individuals establishing or updating estate plans often have specific goals they want to achieve. Keeping assets out of probate is a popular estate planning goal. People want to avoid scenarios where their loved ones can't access resources for months. They don't want...
Estate planning secures your assets and ensures your wishes come true after your passing. Many people delay creating a will or trust, often underestimating the potential complications this can bring. By understanding what a will and trust entail and the risks of...
Durable powers of attorney are important estate planning instruments. They help protect people from the harm that permanent incapacitation could cause. They can also protect older adults from involuntary guardianships or conservatorships where the wrong person might...
Many people invest in life insurance without establishing estate plans. There are also plenty of people who plan their estates without acquiring life insurance. These two forms of personal protection tend to dovetail nicely with one another. Technically, life...