When you begin estate planning and create a will, you are going to have to choose someone to be the executor of your will. An executor has a very important job when the person with the will passes away. An executor of a person’s will makes sure all of the… Read More
In the past, we've discussed what you should include in your will and how you can use various estate vehicles to ensure your wishes are abided by even after your death. But can you do anything you want with regard to disbursement of assets in your will? Could you leave… Read More
If you've ever read our blog, you know we think that estate planning is an important practicality for all adults. Regardless of what your finances look like or how many assets you've accrued to date, you have wishes for your future. Estate planning helps you ensure that those wishes are… Read More
The need for long-term care should be considered during the estate planning process. Recent statistics show that an estimated 60 percent of Americans will need long-term care at some point in their lives. Long-term care is becoming more common as our population ages and life spans lengthen. This is because… Read More
We often talk about how trusts can be a great way to protect your interests, assets or heirs now and in the future, but do trusts do their job for eternity? The most common answer is no, trusts usually come to an end at some point. Most trusts aren't actually… Read More
Take a moment to think about your digital footprint. Do you have accounts on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest? What about business networks like those established by industry groups, alumni associations or on LinkedIn? Do you have online access to pay your credit cards, utilities, mortgage, car payments,… Read More
It’s important to pick the right person when you are choosing a successor trustee. If you currently manage your own trusts and assets, there… Read More