Estate planning is a deeply personal process that requires reflection concerning one’s personal circumstances and relationships. Frequently, those establishing estate plans focus on protecting their loved ones. They may also empower the people closest to them to hold...
There are many different ways that people can establish testamentary documents, such as wills. The most effective and trustworthy approach often involves working with a legal professional. However, some people try to handle the process on their own. They might create...
Once you adopt a child, it’s important to work to ensure that either a new estate plan or a revised one reflects the new structure of your family and provides for your child’s future. Proper estate planning can help to ensure their well-being if anything were to...
Digital technology has made life vastly more convenient for most people. They can check the balance on their credit cards or acquire a plane ticket with just a few clicks. They can learn about the law and track important news stories. Digital technology also creates...
If you’re a parent, you likely are familiar with 529 education savings plans. They’re a good way to save for upcoming educational expenses, and they offer a number of tax advantages. If your child is now grown and has a child of their own, you may want to look at 529...
Almost any adult can benefit from creating an estate plan, but some people need proper testamentary documents more than others. Those with dependent family members or high-value resources often have more of a need for comprehensive estate planning than the average...
Many people review their estate plans before they even finalize their divorces. They worry that if anything were to happen to them, their spouse might receive the majority of their property or intercept the assets they want their children to receive instead. Whether...
Creating an estate plan is a responsibility that many people delay. After someone creates an estate plan, they may avoid revisiting it as frequently as they should. Updates and corrections to estate planning documents are crucial to the protection of family members...
Estate planning is a process that intimidates many people. Many adults find the prospect of preparing for death relatively unpleasant. They may also find the assortment of different documents that they could draft confusing or intimidating. Some people put off the...
Probate proceedings can help ensure that someone's personal representative upholds their last wishes after they die. The courts can help ensure that the distribution of someone's resources complies with both state law and the estate planning instructions of a deceased...