How to Use Joint Accounts and Beneficiary Designations
We need to make sure your legal toolbox has the right tools for the job and that you understand how each of them work, just like an owner’s manual.
Ex-Girlfriend Could Own Your Family Home
My friend prepared his will and specified that his house would go to his girlfriend. She had contributed money to the upkeep, while they were together.
What Should I Know about a Living Trust?
A living trust is an estate planning legal document that contains your instructions and authorization for what you want to happen to your assets, when you become disabled or pass away.
What Happens to Credit Card Debt when Someone Dies?
If you get bogged down with a high balance that you can’t easily afford to pay off, it can take years to get out of debt. However, what happens to your credit card debt, if you die before you’ve repaid it?
How Does Court Choose an Executor if a Will Isn’t Available?
An essential part of estate planning is selecting someone to represent you after your death in the management of your estate. This personal representative is also known as an executor, or executrix, if you choose a woman as your personal representative.
The Importance of a Will
There’s much to plan for in life—college, your wedding, your first child, life insurance—and with more than enough to keep you busy, it’s easy to forget about your will.
Can I Revoke a Power of Attorney?
Cindy, a widow in her early 60s, was undergoing physical therapy for an injury to her foot, making it difficult for her to get around. In addition, she was suffering depression brought on by the immobility and pain, resulting in her neglecting to pay bills and taking care of other financial affairs.
What are Trustee Fees?
When creating an estate plan, it may be necessary to name a trustee to handle your assets.
What’s the Best Way to Go with Intrafamily Loans?
As parents, we often want to help our adult children who need a financial boost. Many times, this assistance comes in the form of a loan.
Federal Estate Tax Exemption Sunset Is Not Far Off
Maybe not tomorrow, but the sunset of our historically high estate tax exemptions is coming—and with the election on its way, it could be sooner than you think.