Assume that your estate plan is complete. Your home, savings, and investments will be handled by this company to ensure that your family gets the most efficient and fair distribution of your valuable estate items. Your plan will also protect…
Legally, probate is the process of authenticating the will of a deceased person, reviewing their assets, paying their debts and taxes, and distributing their remaining assets to their heirs. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s…
When you die, your last will and testament specify what you would like to happen to your dependents and your property. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace of mind…
In this day and age, many people struggle with substance abuse, living on the streets, and suffering from mental disability – or all three at the same time. Many families want to assist family members struggling like that, but families…
Due to the possibility of lowering the federal estate tax exemption allowance, you may need to rethink how you plan to pass generational wealth along to your heirs. Senate Democrats are proposing to lower the current estate tax exemption from…
A living will, also known as an advance health care directive, is a legal document that specifies what actions you would like medical professionals to take if you became incapable of making decisions. A living will is crucial for all…
COVID-19 has made Americans more aware of the importance of having a will, a living will, and perhaps even a living trust. Still, this knowledge is not translating into estate planning action. No matter your age or asset level, having…
It’s impossible to avoid sibling rivalry in most families. Depending on your particular family members and the dynamic between them, old rivalries from the past can become more significant when a parent passes. Adult children who are emotionally upset and…
We are all ready for this pandemic to end after enduring multiple waves of the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, the possibility of contracting COVID-19 remains a reality. Last year, the Biden Administration put in place the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to establish…
Having an open and honest discussion about your mortality with your family is a sobering experience, but it is prudent. No one relishes the thought of their demise, and yet with forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan and…