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.

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.

Why Change the Executor of Your Will?

Why Change the Executor of Your Will

While you may draft a will assuming that your choice of executor won’t change, there are different reasons why making a switch may be necessary.

What Is a ‘Residuary’ Estate?

What Is a ‘Residuary’ Estate

In simple terms, a residuary estate is any part of your estate that hasn’t been distributed to your heirs through a last will and testament.

Does My Estate Plan Need an ‘ePlan’?

Does My Estate Plan Need an ‘ePlan’

The average American maintains between 30 and 50 online accounts at any given time. These may be with banks, financial institutions, utility companies, email providers, social media outlets, commercial shopping or travel sites and accounts unique to technology, such as an account to purchase apps for a smartphone.