June 24, 2021 •
Estate Planning The word “estate” has always been connected to “ultra-rich” families, those with a lot to leave behind after their death. However, definitions have now changed, and anyone who has anything to leave behind needs to plan their estate.
Read MoreJune 18, 2021 •
Estate Planning If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. However, if you have any assets, any familial connections, any interest in supporting charitable groups – not to mention a desire to control your own future – you do need to establish an estate plan.
Read MoreJune 17, 2021 •
Estate Planning The documents may still be valid but if they are stale or outdated, you may spend significant money trying to use them down the road.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021 •
Estate Planning Most people should have a will, but it's rarely the most significant estate planning document that an individual will hold.
Read MoreMay 20, 2021 •
Estate Planning You can reduce stress and expenses for yourself and your family, if you develop an estate plan that includes these important documents.
Read MoreApril 23, 2021 •
Estate Planning Nearly half of working-age Americans assume that they will receive an inheritance that will support them later in life, according to a survey by the financial services company HSBC.
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Estate Planning In addition to deciding who gets what when you die, you have key roles to fill that deserve thoughtful deliberation as part of the estate-planning process, experts say.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2021 •
Estate Planning Many baby boomers may hesitate to discuss money with their children, but the reality is that a massive amount of wealth will be transferred in the next couple of decades.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2021 •
Estate Planning When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.
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