When Do I Need to Review My Will?
Whether you drew up a will recently or years ago, keep in mind it’s generally not something you can set and forget.
James Brown Estate Battle Resolved … Almost, but Not Quite
For more than a decade, Brown’s heirs and estate administrators, including Mr. Bauknight and Adele Pope, a former executor, have battled in court over the value of his estate.
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.
What are Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning?
As you’re making your estate plan, you’ll want to carefully consider everything. This means it may take a while to complete your plan. Here are five things to watch out for along the way.
What are Responsibilities of Trustees and Executors?
A trustee is a fiduciary which, essentially, is a person that owes a legal, ethical and, perhaps, moral obligation to act in the interest of another.
Can I Create a Stress-free Asset Transfer?
Estate planning is a cornerstone of any healthy financial plan, but it can be difficult to discuss.
How Can I Be a Super Executor?
The wave of people prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic to write their wills is creating yet another wave in estate planning: all the people being asked to one day put those wills into effect.
What Does the Executor of an Estate Do?
If the deceased has a will, it usually names a close relative, friend, accountant, attorney or financial institution to act as executor of the will.
Should I Discuss Estate Planning with My Children?
Many baby boomers may hesitate to discuss money with their children. However, the reality is that a massive amount of wealth will be transferred in the next couple of decades. Cerulli Associates estimates that about $68 trillion will move between generations within 25 years, with most of those assets transferred to Generation X households.
What Happens When a Homeowner Dies Without a Will?
How do we move into probate, so we do not lose the house and bank accounts, while not killing ourselves in the process?
