Important to Evaluate your Planning before a Second Marriage
If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate. However, it is also important to focus on less exciting matters, like redoing your estate plan.
August 7, 2023
Who is Authorized to Amend a Trust?
The conditions for amending a trust, including who has the authority, is usually set out in the document.
June 7, 2023
Protecting Assets in a Second Marriage can be a challenge
Estate planning is nearly always worthwhile but can be extra important when you have stepchildren.
May 23, 2023
Avoid Unintended Consequences with your Planning
Although there is certainly no shortage of people with selfish or malevolent intent, a great number of estate plans that end in disaster are due to unintended consequences.
May 11, 2023
Protecting Inheritances in a Blended Family
As divorce and second marriages become increasingly common, more people find themselves raising children who are not biologically their own. Estate planning for blended families should address this unique situation.
April 10, 2023
Steps Seniors should take before Remarrying
As the calendar turned to 2023, many of us took a moment to think about resolutions. I want to lose 10 pounds. I want to read things that aren’t just about work. I want to learn how to play pickleball. Or maybe this year I’ll give a relationship another shot. Maybe I’ll even remarry.
March 6, 2023
Estate Planning is a Personal Process
You and your spouse may visit the same primary doctor, financial advisor and tax preparer. However, what about preparing your wills?
December 27, 2022
Prenup is a Useful Tool in Estate Planning
A prenuptial agreement can save you a lot of money and time should your marriage end. Often called a prenup, this document lays out how your assets and debts will be distributed should your marriage end.
November 30, 2022
Estate Planning is critical for Blended Families
Traditional, very simple estate planning may not be sufficient to accomplish estate planning goals in many blended family situations.
September 13, 2022
Managing Finances in a Blended Family
When combining finances as a new family, there’s lots to consider. To make the best choices, here are six key areas to plan ahead and consider.
July 21, 2022