The Effects a Personal Injury Settlement Has on Estate Planning
When you are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages and more. However, when you are awarded a settlement, you may find it greatly increases your assets. This means your estate will become larger and it will have an impact on you and […]
New Grandchild or Child? It’s Time To Update Your Estate Plan!
You may have already created an estate plan, but this doesn’t mean your work is done. As life moves on, changes can occur that will require you to change your plans. Whether it’s the birth of your own child or a grandchild, it may be time to take another look and make some adjustments to […]
Dying Without a Will Can Have Unintended Consequences
If you pass away without an estate plan or will in place, it may result in a state of chaos for your loved ones. Without a formal will, your property may be passed along using a process referred to as intestate succession, which is designed to distribute your possessions based on the way an average […]
Taking Digital Assets into Consideration When Estate Planning
There are several reasons you need to create an estate plan. Perhaps the most appealing is being able to direct the way your assets are distributed after you pass away. While this needs to be addressed, there are some other items that need to be understood, too. For example, if you have children who are […]