It’s not easy to think about or talk about what happens after you die or planning for something that seems so far off. Your estate plan can and should comfort your family so they know what to do when the worst happens. This only comes easier if you discuss your estate plan with your [...]
“Per capita” and “per stirpes” are phrases you’ve probably never heard of or at least don’t use very often. These phrases can determine how your wealth is passed on to each generation of your family. So not knowing the difference can potentially lead to disinheriting your loved ones. Three Ways To Pass On Your [...]
Every family has different circumstances and dynamics. Irresponsible beneficiaries can be hard to plan for. Maybe you’re planning to leave everything to your children but they are still young. Maybe your ideal beneficiaries have other challenges they are facing like health problems, addiction, or aren’t financially responsible enough. Considering your beneficiaries’ circumstances and futures is [...]
Delaying your estate planning could have severe consequences for your loved ones and for the life you’ve worked hard to build. A proper estate plan takes time to create and finalize. So waiting until it’s too late could be devastating to you and your family. In some instances if you wait until you have [...]
With so many misconceptions about estate planning, it can be confusing to know exactly how estate planning works. These misconceptions can also keep you from starting an estate plan because the entire process may seem overwhelming. Paired with no one wanting to think about the end of their life, estate planning can be put [...]
With so many misconceptions about estate planning, it’s hard to know what you need to have prepared for your loved ones in case the worst happens. Many think that an estate plan just involves having a will. Of course a will is great to have, but there is much more to an estate plan [...]
Many times when thinking of an estate plan, most people think of having a will. A will is great to have, but there may be more benefits to having a trust-based estate plan. A will documents your wishes for the distribution of your assets upon your death. With a trust plan, you have more [...]
Leaving A Legacy You’ve heard the recent news that a billionaire died unexpectedly leaving a very surprising estate plan. Scholastic CEO M. Richard Robinson Jr. died unexpectedly in June 2021 and left behind a plan to leave control of the $1.2 billion company to its Chief Strategy Officer of the company, Iole Lucchese, whom [...]
Not having an estate plan means you do have a plan, a plan that could leave your loved ones potentially with nothing. It’s estimated that 50-60% of Americans don’t have a Will and with over half of the country living without a proper estate plan, that means there’s a lot of relatives and friends [...]
Wedding season is upon us! If you’re reading this you may be a newlywed or on your way down the aisle, and if so- congratulations! Estate planning for newlyweds is the best way to start your marriage out with peace of mind knowing you and your spouse are protected. There’s so much that goes [...]
