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.
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.
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.
Don’t Overlook Key Parts of Estate Plan
During the past four months, more than 141,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the pandemic has prompted some people to get serious about creating or updating their estate plans, according to Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance.
Estate Planning Is a Gift and a Legacy for Loved Ones
Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don’t plan for it. That’s a big mistake, because if you don’t have an end-of-life plan, your state’s laws decide who gets everything you own.
Securing Farm or Ranch Needs to Happen Sooner and Not Later
Develop a successful transition plan that will provide for you, your heirs and your business.
When Exactly Do I Need to Update My Will?
It is also important to realize that it isn’t merely “why” you are updating your will, but “when” you are updating that can make all the difference. Acting too late (or too early) may mean your changes are no longer appropriate or even immediately invalidated.
What Happens When a Will Is Challenged?
Sometimes beneficiaries end up not receiving their assets. Beneficiaries often lose out because the estate planning wasn’t done properly, but sometimes another family member contests the decedent’s will.
What Happens If I Don’t Fund My Trust?
If you have updated your estate plan during the Covid crisis and even found a way to sign your documents while maintaining social distance, do not overlook the last step of trust funding.
What Basic Estate Planning Documents Do I Need?
At this stage of your life, preparing these must-have documents is one of the most profound acts of love that you can bestow. This paperwork can shield your family from needless heartache, hassle and expense.
