Avoid Adding Adult Children as Joint Owners
You’ve likely heard your friends or family—or even the bank teller, at times—counsel you to add an adult child to your bank account.
December 5, 2023
Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Planning for your golden years is no small feat. A robust retirement plan is a treasure map to comfort and security in your later life. However, the road to a stress-free retirement is often littered with potential mistakes. Identifying common retirement planning mistakes and knowing the mistakes to avoid can save future retirees from headaches and financial instability. Are You Underestimating Health Care Expenses When Your Retire? One retirement mistake made often is underestimating health care costs. It’s easy to overlook long-term care and other health expenses, especially if you’re currently in good health. However, healthcare expenses can deplete your…
November 21, 2023
What You Should Know about Inherited IRAs
Navigating the often complex world of inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be daunting, especially in the wake of losing a loved one.
October 16, 2023
Things that should Never Belong in Your Will
Writing a will is not as simple as just slapping together a list of desires. However, there are some things you should not put in your will.
August 8, 2023
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
Review Beneficiary Designations after Life Changes
When was the last time you updated, or even thought about, the beneficiary designations listed on your retirement accounts, life insurance, or annuity contracts? If you don’t remember, it’s time for a review!
June 29, 2023
Use Estate Planning to Prepare for Cognitive Decline
Data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.
May 18, 2023
Blended Families face Unique Planning Decisions
There are many different configurations of blended families. However, they are generally made up of married couples who have children from previous marriages or relationships.
May 16, 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
Consider these Overlooked Elements in your Planning
There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in a will or estate plan that can have a big impact on a family.
April 26, 2023