December 9, 2021 •
Estate Planning Estate planning is making decisions today for what you want to happen in the future.
Read MoreDecember 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 23, 2021 •
Estate Planning One important aspect of estate planning is deciding what will happen to your home after you die. The answer might be fairly cut and dry if the home is fully paid for. If it’s not, though, you’ll need to consider the financial ramifications for your estate and for the person who inherits the home.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2021 •
Estate Planning Major changes in your life—such as marriage, having a baby, moving out of state, or divorce—should prompt a revisit to your current will. It is important to revise your will at these times, in order to ensure that your estate planning is up to date.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2021 •
Estate Planning Inherited assets come with benefits, along with some burdens, so how can I help my children?
Read MoreMost of us associate 529 accounts as college savings vehicles. They’re flexible, allowing you to transfer assets to anyone, including yourself, for the express purpose of furthering the education of your beneficiary. However, did you know that a 529 can also be a powerful estate planning tool?
Read MoreOctober 26, 2021 •
Estate Planning If your life changes, so should your estate plan. Marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, a birth and a changing relationship with a child are just some of the life changes that may affect your estate plan.
Read MoreOctober 15, 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 MoreOctober 14, 2021 •
Estate Planning Do my husband’s minor children from a prior marriage have any rights to any marital assets acquired during our marriage in the event he dies before me?
Read MoreOctober 12, 2021 •
Estate Planning If you’re planning an inheritance, be careful about leaving these assets to a loved one. They may create more trouble than they’re worth.
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