Holidays are a good time for a Family Meeting
Even those who have saved and invested well may not be sharing their financial information with a spouse or loved one. It’s time to do that now.
December 22, 2021
How to file Taxes after your Spouse Dies
About 1.5 million Americans become widows and widowers in a normal year, but the pandemic has boosted that significantly. The National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University estimates that about 380,000 of more than 700,000 people in the U.S. who have died from Covid were married.
November 22, 2021
What a Will Can and Cannot Do
That last will and testament you have tucked away? It may not be the last word on what happens to your stuff after you are gone. Instead, that legal document’s directives for doling out your wealth may be overruled by other paperwork and relevant laws.
November 18, 2021
Update Estate Plan after Divorce
Major changes in your life—such as marriage, having a baby, moving out of state, or divorce—should prompt a revisit to your current will. It is important to revise your will at these times, in order to ensure that your estate planning is up to date.
November 17, 2021
Include Special Needs Child in Retirement Planning
As parents of children with special needs age, they should revisit the decisions they made—sometimes many years ago—regarding guardianship, beneficiarie, and other aspects of their child’s care.
November 16, 2021
Providing Financial Security to your Heirs
Inherited assets come with benefits, along with some burdens
November 11, 2021
Plan Carefully before withdrawing Retirement Funds
If you think saving for retirement is complicated, try figuring out how to withdraw retirement funds while minimizing taxes.
September 29, 2021
Which Trust Is Right for You?
Estate planning is a crucial part of any holistic financial plan, and financial advisors often work with estate planning attorneys for guidance in this area.
September 21, 2021
How to Handle an Inherited IRA
You’ve inherited an individual retirement account, or IRA. Now what?
September 20, 2021
Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples
Some people might assume that estate planning is only for the wealthy. However, the reality is that anyone can, and should, engage in estate planning, regardless of wealth. Although creating an estate plan for same-sex couples isn’t totally different than for heterosexual couples, there are some considerations that are unique to same-sex couples.
September 15, 2021