Happy Veteran’s Day!
History.com’s recent article on titled “Veteran’s Day Facts” , the Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the
November 11, 2020
Why You Need an Advance Directive Right Now
COVID-19 is quickly becoming the leading cause of death in the United States. As of today, Indiana has over 37,000 cases of COVID-19 and over 2,100 deaths. That is why articulating your wishes regarding end-of-life health care, is more important than ever.
November 6, 2020
What are the Most Important Items in an Estate Plan During the Pandemic?
Estate planning is the process of arranging, while you are alive, what will happen to your estate, your children and your wealth after you die.
November 5, 2020
Save Your Family Stress and Plan Your Funeral
The death care industry — yep, it’s got its own industry moniker — is an estimated $20 billion business. Service Corporation International, a publicly traded company that operates 1,475 funeral homes and 483 cemeteries in 44 states, pulled in more than $3.2 billion in revenue in the past 12 months.
November 4, 2020
Is It Easy to Change My Home’s Title from Tenants in Common to Joint Tenants?
Usually, when you make a simple change in the title from tenants in common to joint tenants, the taxing authorities will ignore that change.
November 3, 2020
How Is the Inheritance Tax on My Estate Paid?
Most of my money is in investments, and most of my beneficiaries will face the inheritance tax when I die.
November 2, 2020
Can Mom Leave a Home to Daughter but Not Grandchildren?
If you want a legal plan that avoids probate court, there are two options: first, an enhanced life estate deed, and second a living trust. Each has its pros and cons.
November 1, 2020
Not Having a Will Should Scare You and Your Family
Your will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. However, to think that over 70% of people don’t even have a will is, indeed, quite frightening.
October 31, 2020
What Happens to Debt when You Die?
Creditors typically try to collect on unpaid debt, by going after the decedent’s estate during a process called probate.
October 26, 2020
Which Stars Made the Biggest Estate Planning Blunders?
The saying goes that anyone who does not learn from mistakes in the past, is doomed to repeat them. In estate planning, if you do not learn from other’s mistakes, you are likely to repeat them.
October 25, 2020
