What Do I Need to Do after the Death of My Spouse?
The death of your spouse is a period of unimaginable grief. Unfortunately, there are many legal and financial obligations that will not wait.
Why Is Trust Funding Important in Estate Planning?
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 Is a Will Codicil?
Writing a will is an important part of creating a financial and estate plan. A will allows you to specify how you want your assets to be distributed among your heirs after you pass away. You can also use a will to name a legal guardian for your minor children. However, what happens if you need to change the terms of your will? That’s where a codicil can help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Should I Let The State Write My Will?
Death is not a favorite conversation topic. However, we all know it is something we must at some point discuss. The loss of a close friend or family member, or an event, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, seems to bring the topic to the forefront.
How Do I Include Care for My Children in Estate Planning?
Parents should make sure they have arrangements in place for the care of their minor-aged children, when planning their estates…