The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 5 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 5 is out now! Happy New Year! To kick off the first episode of 2023, host Brad Wiewel,
January 12, 2023
Digital Assets need to be Included in Planning
At any given time, the average American maintains between 30 and 50 online accounts. These may be with banks, financial institutions, utility companies, email providers, social media outlets, commercial shopping or travel sites and accounts unique to technology, such as an account to purchase apps for a smartphone.
January 11, 2023
A Joint and Survivor Annuity is an Option
A joint and survivor annuity provides lifetime income payments for an annuity owner and their survivor. You contribute a lump sum of money to the joint and survivor annuity and can usually start receiving income almost immediately.
January 10, 2023
Preparing an Estate Inventory is Critical
One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate.
January 9, 2023
Avoid Leaving Residual Assets Behind
In simple terms, a residuary estate is any part of your estate that hasn’t been distributed to your heirs through a last will and testament.
January 4, 2023
Young Professionals Need Estate Planning
Physicians may deal with life and death issues every day. However, few may want to think about the eventuality of their own end.
December 28, 2022
Add Safeguards to Protect Heirs
Succession planning involves accounting for the worst-case scenario. Without accounting for these risks, your plan could fail, require expensive litigation or jeopardize the family farm.
December 20, 2022
Steps to Ensure a Smooth Probate
The probate process can be expensive for some estates. Settling an estate through probate can cost you both time and money.
December 7, 2022
Steps to Minimize Inheritance Battles
In early 2022, Bloomberg News reported that Americans can expect to inherit $72.6 trillion over the next quarter century—more than twice as much as a decade ago. With so much potential generational wealth on the line, there is always a risk that it will become the subject of a dispute.
December 1, 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