We’ve all heard stories of lottery winners who have gone bankrupt. While an impending inheritance for you may not be on the same level as winning the lottery jackpot, there are still things you should be aware of when it comes to smart ways to handle an inheritance. Your inheritance may include more than [...]
Estate planning can be an overwhelming task, leading many people to make mistakes by taking shortcuts or pushing off important tasks to complete your plan. Whether you already have an established estate plan or you’re thinking of starting one, estate planning shortcuts can lead to costly mistakes for you and your loved one. Read on [...]
Most people think there are certain “qualifications” when it comes to who needs an estate plan, but the truth is that there are estate planning documents needed in each stage of your life. Whether you are 18 or 81, have millions in your retirement accounts or feel crushed by student debt, there are steps that [...]
A common question when it comes to estate planning is “what happens if I don’t have a will?” The probate process will vary by state, but not having an estate plan can be stressful for your loved ones when the time comes or an emergency arises. This can be especially harmful if you have young [...]
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Your estate plan should ease the burden on your loved ones during a time of grief or an emergency. Despite this being one of the best reasons to have an estate plan, there are so many misconceptions when it comes to who estate plans are for or why you need one. The absence of a [...]
If you’ve taken the time to create your estate plan, you need to make sure that it’s up to date. A proper estate plan takes time and is a serious commitment to organizing your life and making big decisions. With all this time invested, you do not want to undermine your plan before you actually [...]
Everyone is open to potential lawsuits, but licensed professionals and business owners are even more at risk. Doctors, dentists, veterinarians, small business owners, and even attorneys themselves, have a higher risk of being sued and need more extensive estate planning to protect all they’ve worked for. So while it’s important for everyone to have an [...]
A buy-sell agreement prevents things from becoming complicated when a co-owner of a business leaves and shouldn’t only cover planned exits. There are many scenarios in which things can go south between owners or an emergency arises. Numerous disasters can arise on the back end of a business partner leaving the business. Here are a [...]
