Deeding your House to your Child can Backfire
If a child you’ve added to your deed goes through a divorce, has tax issues, is sued by someone, or must declare bankruptcy, your house could be on the chopping block!
July 3, 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
There are Benefits to Creating A Life Estate
A life estate is a form of property ownership that splits control and ownership of a property. The person who creates the life estate for their home and assets is known as the life tenant. Though the tenant retains control of the property, they share ownership during their lifetime with the remainderman, a legal term referring to the estate’s heir.
June 20, 2023
You need to make a Plan for Digital Assets
Your digital life includes dozens of usernames and passwords. Providing a digital estate plan can help your family deal with your accounts with minimal fuss.
June 14, 2023
Estate Plans Require Preparation for Success
One major misconception is we simply can tell loved ones what we want to happen for the purposes of health or property distribution and family members can ensure that those wishes are followed.
June 13, 2023
Name a Successor Executor to avoid Problems
When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. However, what happens if the executor of a will dies?
June 12, 2023
Lack of Will can be Devastating for families
Dying intestate can have unintended consequences for pretty much every family type. However, it is especially painful if there are unmarried partners or stepchildren, who are left out under the law in almost every scenario.
June 6, 2023
Unmarried Couples must have Estate Planning Documents
It is very important for unmarried couples to execute estate planning documents to make their wishes clear concerning the rights and responsibilities of their significant other.
June 1, 2023
Managing Debt after Death can be a Challenge for Heirs
First, debts in a person’s estate are payable from the decedent’s assets in the course of administering their probate estate or administering their living trust estate.
May 24, 2023
Paper Documents You will always Need in your Planning
The word ‘paperwork’ has become an anachronism; most legal and business documents today are created, signed and stored digitally. However, a few actual pieces of paper remain vitally important to keep.
May 17, 2023