September 3, 2020 •
Estate Planning Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. That's a big mistake, because if you don't have an end-of-life plan, your state's laws decide who gets everything you own. A doctor you've never met could decide how you spend your last moments, and your loved ones could be saddled with untangling an expensive legal mess after you die.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2020 •
Estate Planning Some marriages end in noise and pain. Other marriages drift away quietly with the signing of documents and only a hint of acrimony.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2020 •
Estate Planning It's never too early to start working on how your things will be handled, once you pass away.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020 •
Estate Planning In today’s digital age, in which seemingly anything that matters is stored virtually in the cloud, a physical safe deposit box comes across as a relic of the bricks-and-mortar past. However, don’t be too hasty to dismiss the importance of keeping certain valuables securely tucked away in your bank’s vault.
Read MoreMay 27, 2020 •
Estate Planning Estate planning design and implementation is not only complex but can be highly emotional. Therefore, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the estate planning process, before approaching a professional.
Read MoreApril 14, 2020 •
Estate Planning Rising divorce rates among Americans over the age of 50 are causing more conflict in estate planning, new data shows. According to a recent survey by TD Wealth, up to 40% of financial planners say that rising gray divorce rates are leading to an increase in family strife with estate planning as the top conflict.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2020 •
Estate Planning Having an estate plan is among the most important things you can do for your loved ones. It is, however, a task many of us dread and put off dealing with until later in life. If there is one thing we can recommend, it is that it is never too early to start planning. However, it can be too late. Do you have an estate plan that will provide for your loved ones, in the event of death or upon incapacity?
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