All couples can now take advantage of tax benefits for married partners, pass assets from one spouse to another with ease and qualify for Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. However, not all couples want to get married.
A common dilemma that families face upon the incapacity or death of a loved one is locating estate planning documents. While preparing the documents are the most important step, that is irrelevant if the documents are lost when they most need to be used.
The Estate of The Union Season 2, Episode 2 – The Consumer’s Guide to Dying is out now! Dealing with a funeral home after the death
Incapacity can occur because of illness or an accident. It can be temporary or permanent. That’s why every adult needs a power of attorney in place, once they turn eighteen.
Many people ask what would happen if they were in the hospital and unable to make their own medical decisions? The answer depends on whether you planned ahead.
Many people ask what would happen if they were in the hospital and unable to make their own medical decisions? The answer depends on whether you planned ahead.
“Gray divorce” — the unfortunately named term for divorce after age 50 — is increasing among baby boomers.
Dealing with a sick family member is a challenging and emotional time.
Executors can use additional information in administering estates, especially if the executor is unrelated to the decedent.
This is a great time to get organized with estate planning—it will make things a lot easier for yourself and your loved ones.
