Preparing Your Adult Children for Their Inheritance
Discussing inheritance early avoids surprises and prepares your children to manage the wealth and responsibilities they’ll inherit.
September 18, 2024
Understanding Primary and Contingent Beneficiaries is essential for Estate Planning
Contingent beneficiaries provide a safety net, if the primary beneficiary cannot receive the assets from an estate or proceeds from a life insurance policy or retirement account.
September 3, 2024
Ensure your Child’s Future is Protected with Estate Planning
Estate planning ensures that your children will have the future you want for them no matter what happens to you.
August 26, 2024
Estate Planning is Critical for a Single Parent
Single parents must carefully consider each option when preparing their estates. By creating an intentional plan, parents can ensure their wishes will be honored for their children.
August 15, 2024
If you are Leaving Property Behind, Consider a Land Trust
Land trusts are key tools to protect your privacy and control your property. Learn how you can leverage a land trust in your own estate planning.
July 22, 2024
Sometimes, a Professional Trustee is a Good Idea
There are options for people who don’t have family—or don’t want their family—to handle their affairs.
July 18, 2024
Inheriting Foreign Assets is Complex
In today’s global economy, it is increasingly common for Americans, whether living abroad or stateside, to receive an inheritance from a non-U.S. person.
July 1, 2024
Creating a Trust to Avoid Probate Nightmares
Your family may struggle to get the money you leave them if it gets caught in probate. Set up a trust to ensure that your loved ones are secure, even when you’re gone.
June 25, 2024
Maximizing Tax-Free Giving to Children
Affluent estate owners are opting to support their children and grandchildren financially during their lifetimes. We explore three strategies that can maximize tax-free giving to consider in your estate planning.
May 21, 2024
Estate Planning for Veterans and Active Military Is Important
This article explores the importance of estate planning for veterans and active military personnel and the essential documents to include in your estate plan.
May 7, 2024