Estate Planning

When you’re single and ready to create an estate plan, you don’t have to consult with anyone else. You can make every decision, never having to worry about the impact it could have on a spouse. Conversely, if you’re married, estate planning takes on a different form. Now, you need to consider what’s best for both you and your spouse, and that’s … [Read more...] about Estate Planning With Your Spouse: Ask These Questions

After you create an estate plan, you can sit back and take a deep breath. You now have something in place that answers questions such as: What will happen to your assets upon your death? Who will provide for you in the event of incapacity? Do you know where you want to receive long-term care? You get the point. An estate plan can … [Read more...] about How to Know if Your Estate Plan Requires Attention

Creating an estate plan for the first time has the potential to drive you crazy. You know it’s something you need to do, but you have so many unanswered questions that you’re unsure of where to start. Fortunately, once you get together a list of all your questions, it’s much easier to address them in a timely and accurate manner. Here are … [Read more...] about Common Questions Among First-Time Estate Planners

Once you and your spouse tie the knot, your life will change forever. And since it’s your hope that you remain united for the rest of your life, it’s important to create an estate plan with this in mind. If you created an estate plan before marrying, you’ll need to make some changes to ensure that it suits the both of you moving forward. Here’s … [Read more...] about Estate Planning After Marriage: What Should You Do?

Even though you understand the importance of creating an estate plan, it may be something you continually put off. While there’s no legal requirement to create an estate plan, neglecting to do so puts you, your family, and your finances at risk. And that’s not something that most people want to do. Here’s the good thing: once you know why … [Read more...] about Why are You Putting Off Estate Planning?

With so much going into the estate planning process, there could come a point in the future when you realize that changes are necessary. However, altering your estate plan is easier said than done, as you don’t want to make any rash decisions that result in you causing more harm than good. Here’s what you should do if your estate plan no longer … [Read more...] about What to do if Your Estate Plan No Longer Meets Your Needs