What’s the Best Way to Mess Up Estate Plan?
Here are the top five mistakes people make that upend their planning.
What Does the Role of Estate Executor Entail?
At some point in your life, there’s a good chance you’ll be tasked with acting as the executor of an estate.
What Estate Planning Does My Child Need at 18?
Picture this…your child is in the hospital, but the on-call doctor won’t talk to you let alone allow you to weigh in on medical decisions. While hospitalized, your child’s bills are going unpaid because you can’t access their accounts—potentially wreaking havoc on their financial credit. Why? Because they’re over the age of 18.
Do I Need a Living Trust?
What Is a Living Trust?
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.
What Do I Do with Estate Plan after Divorce?
Major changes in your life—such as marriage, having a baby, moving out of state, or divorce—should prompt a revisit to your current will. It is important to revise your will at these times, in order to ensure that your estate planning is up to date.
What Is Probate?
The probate process gets a bad reputation, but it’s the reality many families will face. It is a process that can function well for some small estates.
What is the Difference between a Trust and a Will?
No one relishes the thought of the day they pass away and leave all their worldly possessions behind. However, it’s a certainty that no one can avoid. Thankfully, you have options for planning for what happens to your estate, including a will or a family trust.
What are Biggest Mistakes in Estate Planning?
As you’re making your estate plan, you’ll want to carefully consider everything. This means it may take a while to complete your plan. Here are five things to watch out for along the way.
No Children? What Happens to My Estate?
So, what happens to your estate if you don’t have a will nor any children?