What Is a TOD Beneficiary?

A person named as a transfer on death (TOD) beneficiary for an account will receive the assets held in it when the account owner dies.

How Can I Help My Family After I Pass Away?

Estate planning is always a difficult subject to deal with, because who wants to arrange things for when they die?

Do I Need a Personal Representative Named in My Will?

When you draft your will, you should name an executor.

How Do I Plan for Taxes after Death?

Ben Franklin once said, ‘… nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.’ For all certainties in life, the best thing you can do is plan for their eventual occurrence.

What about House Contents when Someone Dies?

It is quite a tragedy when a loved one passes away. You may want to remember them by keeping sentimental objects from their home, or perhaps they wanted you to inherit a specific item.

Will My Family Hate Me If I Die without a Will?

Amid the grief of losing a loved one, families are dealt additional burdens when the person did not leave behind a will or estate plan.

How Do I Create a Trust?

Trust funds are an essential estate planning tool. They can protect your assets while you’re alive and help ensure that you leave money to your children or other loved ones after you die.