Building An Estate Plan That Is Right For You
There are those who would say that their faith is why they don't need much of an estate plan. They trust that what will happen should happen and that the people they know will treat them with decency and respect. For some people, their faith could be a compelling...
Losing a loved one, even if they had reached an advanced age or struggled with health issues for years, is still difficult. Grief is a powerful emotion that can take months or even years to fully process. Few things will complicate your grieving process as thoroughly...
Estate planning process is different for every individual, as your personal situation creates unique needs. Many people focus primarily on providing for dependent family members in their estate plans. They set aside property for their children and spouses and then...
There are numerous kinds of documents that you can include in your estate plan that will protect you or the people in your family. A will allows you to designate beneficiaries for your property and name a guardian if you have young children at home. Powers of Attorney...
Debt is a standard part of the modern American household. Very few families can operate without some form of debt, whether they have credit cards or just a mortgage on their home. Your debts can affect your finances for the rest of your life, at least until you repay...
The details of an estate plan should be a reflection of someone's unique circumstances. No two people will need the exact same solutions when planning to protect themselves as they age and establish their legacy when they die. For some people, a simple will is all...
The instructions in your will ultimately determine how people remember you and the long-term impact you have on their lives. You may have invested a lot of time and effort into creating a thoughtful, appropriate estate plan. Everything from personal relationships to...
When you’re building an estate plan, one of the things your attorney will speak with you about is a health care directive. A health care directive is an important legal document that may have an impact on you during your life. It is designed to protect you if you...
One reason for a will contest is known as undue influence. Like other issues, such as fraud, the argument being made by those alleging undue influence is that the will is no longer an accurate representation of what the person wanted when they made it. Unlike fraud,...
Many people don’t choose to put together an estate plan until they feel they have assets of a significant value or that they have beneficiaries who could lose out if they don’t. If you are a new parent who doesn’t yet have an estate plan, then it’s time to sit down...
