What Will Happen to O.J. Simpson’s Assets?
The public is now likely to get a closer look at Simpson’s finances, and the families are likely to have a better shot at collecting—if there is anything to collect.
Who Can Speak for an Incapacitated Young Adult?
Incapacity can occur because of illness or an accident. It can be temporary or permanent. That’s why every adult needs a power of attorney in place, once they turn eighteen.
Affluent Parents Maximize Tax-Free Giving to Children
Affluent estate owners are opting to support their children and grandchildren financially during their lifetimes. We explore three strategies that can maximize tax-free giving to consider in your estate planning.
Do Young Adults Need Estate Planning?
As a legal adult after attaining the age of 18, your child should have in place several legal documents that will allow you to provide support and obtain information, if something unexpected happens to your child.
How Younger Adults Take Charge of Estate Planning
Recent anecdotal trends show a new, positive shift among millennials and Gen-Z individuals. According to a recent article from Forbes, “Why Gen-Z Is Suddenly Creating Wills And Trusts—And You Should Too,” within recent months, more and more millennials and Gen-Zers who are being told to create an estate plan are actually going ahead and doing so.
How to Support a Child with Special Needs?
Families that include individuals with special needs require planning to secure their loved ones’ security in the future, both in legal and financial terms. There’s usually no expectation of the child becoming an independent adult, so careful planning is needed, as advised in the recent article “Financial Planning for Families with Disabilities” from Wealth Management. Many families neglect planning for their retirement, focusing all their resources on developing a plan for their disabled child. However, retirement and their child’s future need to be secured, which is where an estate planning attorney can help.
Should I Ask Mom and Pop about Their Finances?
There are now more than 70 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. However, millions of adult children may not be prepared to make important decisions about their parents’ future if necessary, because of a lack of knowledge about their parents’ finances.
Why Shouldn’t I Wait to Draft my Will?
It’s an important task that is easy to procrastinate. However, here is why you shouldn’t:
The Ultimate Retirement Bucket List: A Prescription for Mental Health
A bucket list is not just a collection of dreams – it’s a prescription for mental well-being in retirement. By staying active, engaged, and focused on meaningful goals, older adults can cultivate a sense of purpose and fulfillment that carries them through their later years. What are you waiting for? Start making your ultimate retirement bucket list today.
Estate Planning Strategies Support Aging Parents
An estate plan with wealth preservation, long-term care and medical directives strategies provides clarity and guidance to loved ones on aging parents’ wishes, while retaining control for aging parents over financial and health-related matters.