Planning for the future of your home can be complicated, especially when you want to ensure that a loved one can continue living there after you are gone. Two common
You have meticulously created your estate plan to ensure that it includes and addresses all of your most important assets (accounts and property). You have reviewed your asset list repeatedly,
Planning for your pets in your estate plan is an excellent way to ensure that your beloved pet will receive proper care and attention after you pass on. The problem,
Sometimes, pet owners can get a bit creative when providing for their pets’ future care. The following three famous cases involving pet trusts offer some important lessons. David Harper and
Many of us are familiar with the story of Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Central to the story is the relationship between Snow White and her stepmother. After losing
It has been said that the only thing harder than being an addict is loving one. It can be particularly difficult for a parent to bring a child into the
The first private pension plan in the United States was established in the late 1800s. Through 1980, nearly 40 percent of Americans were covered by a traditional employer-funded pension. But
About 90 million Americans depend on life insurance for financial protection and retirement security.[1] An almost equal number say that they either do not have any life insurance or need
If you want to ensure that a loved one with a disability is taken care of after you are gone, you can use a special needs trust.
Sitting down to create or update your estate plan can be overwhelming. Crucial to a successful plan is your ability to address two major questions: Who will get your stuff
