Navigating End-of-Life Estate Planning When Your Spouse Is Seriously Ill
Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
The “Second Marriage Tightrope”: Balancing Your Spouse & Your Children in Your Estate Plan
Married people in second marriages with prior children often have to balance the future well-being of their spouse with that of their own children.
Beyond the Will: Is a Living Trust the Secret to a Seamless Legacy?
I was told that unlike wills, a trust doesn’t require probate and is not taxable. My main asset is a house that I want to pass on to my son. Would a living trust help?
Are Childhood Collections Part of Your Estate Planning?
COVID-19 has altered how we spend our time. Most forms of socialization were scaled back or continued virtually. The forced isolation reignited a passion for hobbies and collecting.
What are Biggest Financial Blunders Folks make after 50?
Reaching age 50 is a milestone that most of us celebrate. Still, after you’ve blown out the candles and bid farewell to your guests, you may have a headache from too much champagne, but otherwise feel the same as before.
Don’t Delay Updating Your Estate Plan
Changes in tax law and in your personal life may mean that yours needs to be updated. Here are the easiest (and smartest) ways to do it.
Is There More to Estate Planning Than Writing My Will?
One reason for having a will is to make sure your wishes are carried out. If you die “intestate” (without a will), your assets will be distributed by state law, not by your desires.
Do We Need Estate Planning?
Everyone, regardless of financial status or age, can benefit from having an estate plan—assuming you have assets to leave and people to leave them to.
How Fathers Leave a Legacy of Caring
A Father’s legacy includes sharing the values and history of your family. The next time a grandchild points their phone at you and asks you what your childhood was like or asks to learn more about your own parent’s journey, don’t be shy. Tell them the stories you were told, even if you don’t have every single detail.
