Estate Planning an Urgent Priority in the Wake of Covid-19
No one really wants to think about planning their estate. It’s complicated: You need to break down everything you own and consider your family members and close friends. But estate planning is an urgent priority now more than ever. During COVID-19, many have become aware that they aren’t prepared for the distribution of their estate. An Estate […]
What is an Advance Directive and Do I Need One?
An Introduction to Advance Directives If you have begun to think about long-term plans, you may have already looked into funding a trust, writing a final will and testament, or taking out life insurance. However, not every contingency occurs after someone dies. You may encounter numerous challenging situations while you still live — situations that […]
Ensure Your Home is Passed on to Your Children
Perhaps your family home is something that you’ve built over decades for the next generation. Perhaps it’s simply a property that you’ve poured a significant amount of money into — and you want to make sure that the investment lasts. Many parents want to make sure their home is passed onto their children, but that […]
Differences Between a Will and a Living Trust
Every adult should have a plan in place for what they would like done with their assets after they die. Granted, it’s not the most pleasant topic to consider, but it is necessary nonetheless. When someone passes away without proper estate planning, their loved ones are subject to further turmoil as state officials then determine how to divide up their […]