How Do I Write a Will?
Dying without a will can be costly and eliminate your ability to plan or provide for loved ones.
October 22, 2021
What Does It Mean to Be an Adult’s Legal Guardian?
To say there’s intense international interest over how pop star Britney Spears lost control of her estimated net worth of $60 million, as well as most of her personal and medical decisions, would be a gross understatement.
October 22, 2021
Estate Planning and Cryptocurrency
Digital assets have been around for quite some time. However, they seem to be dominating headlines again this year. In part, you can thank high-profile figures, such as Elon Musk, for promoting cryptocurrency, or music artist Grimes for selling $6 million in NFTs.
October 22, 2021
What Should I Know about a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order or DNR?
If you are admitted to a hospital for even minor procedures, there is a good chance you will be asked to read and consider signing a do-not-resuscitate order.
October 19, 2021
What’s the Best Way to Create a Comprehensive Estate Plan?
When it comes to estate planning, many Americans are unprepared for what comes after death. Two out of three adults do not have a will or other estate planning documents, according to the caregiving website Caring.com.
October 19, 2021
Estate Planning for Special Needs Children
It takes a special parent to care for a child with special needs. These parents’ greatest financial concern is typically ensuring that their children are cared for when they can no longer do so.
October 19, 2021
Is My Will Void If I Get Divorced?
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 your estate planning is up to date.
October 19, 2021
What Items Should Not Be Stored in a Safe Deposit Box?
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
October 16, 2021
Where Do You Score on Estate Planning Checklist?
Every so often, it’s smart to methodically go through your estate planning documents and see if any tweaks are needed. Here’s a checklist to guide you through that mission.
October 13, 2021
Gift-Tax Exemptions are Treated Differently by IRS and Medicaid
Most people have heard that each individual is allowed to gift $15,000 per year to another person without paying a gift tax. However, exactly what the gift tax is, and the consequences of going beyond $15,000, are less clear.
October 13, 2021
