December 6, 2021 •
Estate Planning Picture this…your child is in the hospital, but the on-call doctor won’t talk to you let alone allow you to weigh in on medical decisions. While hospitalized, your child’s bills are going unpaid because you can’t access their accounts—potentially wreaking havoc on their financial credit. Why? Because they’re over the age of 18.
Read MoreNovember 26, 2021 •
Estate Planning While no one wants to think about his or her own death, planning for the inevitable is an important part of protecting your assets and those you love.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2021 •
Estate Planning That last will and testament you have tucked away? It may not be the last word on what happens to your stuff after you are gone. Instead, that legal document’s directives for doling out your wealth may be overruled by other paperwork and relevant laws.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2021 •
Estate Planning Crypto assets can be lost forever without proper storage and estate planning. When it comes to cryptocurrency, safe and secure transfer is paramount, meaning basic estate planning documents, like a will, often won't be enough.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2021 •
Estate Planning A divorce almost always comes with emotional, personal and financial complications. However, a divorce late in life also adds a level of complexity to your estate and tax plan.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2021 •
Estate Planning Whatever the reason, whether your life is a bed of roses or a getting-worse-nightmare, there are things you can do now to insure what you leave will go to who you want. And when. And in what portion or portions.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2021 •
Estate Planning If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you may occasionally ask yourself some questions: ‘Am I contributing enough?’ ‘Am I still funding these accounts with the right mix of investments for my goals and risk tolerance?
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2021 •
Estate Planning Every so often, it’s smart to methodically go through your estate planning documents and see if any tweaks are needed. Here’s a checklist to guide you through that mission.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2021 •
Estate Planning In fact, many couples with no children mistakenly believe that they are less likely to need a last will and testament than couples with children.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2021 •
Estate Planning An estate plan tells your heirs and the courts how to divide up your assets, but it also helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary hassle and expense–as well as potentially months, even years, tied up in the court system settling your estate.
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