When it comes to estate planning, even the smallest error can cost you. It’s not just your life’s work that is at stake, but your family’s long-term well-being and, in the worst of cases, your family unity. Oversights in your estate plan may not only be costly but can...
When someone passes, any remaining debts of a person’s estate must be paid. In order for a person’s beneficiaries to receive any remaining assets, these debts must be taken care of. This is where the executor of an estate comes into play. So, what does an executor of...
You probably have a lot on your mind as your high school senior prepares to graduate. College applications, campus visits, and trips to a Target for dorm room decor can all be bittersweet for both you and your child. One thing that often gets overlooked in the flurry...
Wills have been around far longer than word-processing technology and, of course, they were originally prepared by hand. It should come as no surprise, then, that handwritten wills continue to be valid in most states, albeit only when certain requirements are...
Estate planning exists to protect the people and things you care about the most, but when you consider wills and trusts, have you accounted for your pets? The reality is that part of being a responsible pet owner is including them in your estate plan through a pet...
It’s easy to plan your life while you’re still roaming this planet. Putting together a grocery list for tomorrow night’s dinner; booking a flight for a vacation you plan on taking in a few months, or even setting financial goals that you expect to achieve 5-years down...
