Family dynamics are constantly changing and with our families expanding, it's important to understand what blended families should know about estate planning. A blended family is a family formed by marriage or partnership that brings children from previous relationships. While estate planning for blended families may seem more complicated, it's still important to cover [...]
Splitting your assets can be hard to think about, especially if you don't have heirs or don't want to split things evenly. There's plenty of factors that contribute to your decisions on how you'll be splitting things. Even if your family dynamics are less complicated than others, there can still be different reasons for how [...]
If we have learned anything from the pandemic the last two years, it's that we need to prepare for the unexpected. With a virus that can have unexpected complications in even the healthiest of people, preparing for emergencies is more important than ever. We often hear people thinking they aren't old enough or wealthy enough [...]
If you are in a committed romantic partnership, whether you are married or not, estate planning for couples is important. A proper estate plan will highlight your wishes for your assets and your own healthcare decisions should something happen to you. Leaving a plan for your spouse or partner is a huge comfort for them [...]
Administering your spouse’s estate plan after losing him or her is the last thing you want to think about. It may seem unnecessary to need to review and administer an estate plan during such a time of grief. But there may be decisions that need to be made sooner rather than later. In many cases [...]
With end-of-life planning, you won't leave your family scrambling to make decisions during an emotional time. No one wants to think about the end of their life but doing so with a plan for the end will only show your loved ones how much you care. End of life planning is a part of estate [...]
Losing a loved one is never easy. No matter the circumstances, going through the process of grieving a loved one is one of the hardest things we go through in life. Grieving a loved one just after losing them is arguably the most difficult part. This isn’t the time when you want to be [...]
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 [...]
