A well-written will goes beyond making sure your assets end up in the right place. If you have minor children, your will must account for their care in case both you and your spouse die before they become adults. In the event this happens, you will need to have...
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Estate planning and your aging parents: How to help
As your parents age, you may have concerns about their estate plan. While it may feel awkward stepping in and offering to assist, it’s better than sitting back and hoping that your parents have everything in order. When discussing estate planning with your aging...
Preserving a disabled child’s eligibility for benefits
Like all parents, you want nothing but great things for your child. Of course, if your child has special needs, you likely face some unique challenges. Fortunately, if your son or daughter qualifies for needs-based government benefits, you can be certain he or she can...
5 essential estate planning documents
Creating an estate plan is not only for the wealthy or those who own a considerable amount of property. Most people think of estate planning only as having a will. While a vital document, a will is not an estate plan by itself. Every plan is different and there are...
Including a business succession plan with a will or trust
Business owners may wish to consider the merits of a succession strategy when creating an estate plan. Individuals concerned over how things will continue without them may include instructions with a will or trust that detail their business's future ownership...
