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 [...]
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 [...]
You’re always looking for ways to make your business better, but are you making sure your business is also protected? If your business has been established as an LLC, or Limited Liability Company, there are ways to transfer your assets to the next generation through your estate plan. Here’s how to include your LLC [...]
