How to Protect Loved Ones from Being Disinherited

How to Protect Loved Ones from Being Disinherited

If your beneficiary designations are out of date and you die without updating those designations, your assets could go the wrong people–a former spouse, for example–no matter what your will says.

What Happens When There Is No Will?

What Happens When There Is No Will

Creating a will should be the first step in a comprehensive estate planning process since it allows you to ensure that your wishes are properly carried out after your death.

Why You Need a Secondary Beneficiary

Why You Need a Secondary Beneficiary

Naming secondary beneficiaries can help estate planners avoid the delay and costs of going through probate, as well as ensure that your wishes are carried out.

What Is HIPAA Authorization?

What Is HIPAA Authorization

The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits the sharing of health information by healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, business associates of HIPAA-covered entities and other entities covered by HIPAA Rules under certain circumstances.

How Does a Trust Work?

How Does a Trust Work

There’s no single path for everyone to follow. However, you might consider establishing a trust, which offers some key benefits.