You would rather commit personally than involve the state or a church in your relationship. Maybe you have never believed in the institution of marriage because your parents stubbornly remained married despite hating each other. Perhaps your partner had a prior...
If you’re starting to work on a new estate plan, now is a great time to think about your top estate planning must-haves. Three of those should include your basic will and trust, powers of attorney and a letter of intent. Why do you want to include those items? They...
Estate plans allow adults to protect themselves and others by planning ahead for their future deaths and possible future medical issues. Those creating estate plans often want to pass as much as possible to their closest family members. Parents frequently decide to...
When you're considering estate planning, it's best to start by thinking about what you want to accomplish and what you need to do to get there. You focus on the positive steps that you need to take and the things that you're supposed to do. But it's also important to...
While many people consider the development of an estate plan a one-time activity, financial experts agree that individuals should review and revise their documents on a regular basis. Additionally, people will likely need to make alterations based on significant life...
Finding out from your doctor that you have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia is never happy news. You may naturally feel scared and uncertain about the future, both for yourself and your loved ones. You may not be able to control everything that will...
Since you’re married, one thing you’ve considered is having an estate plan with your spouse. Is that possible, though? If you do choose this route, is it really what’s best for you? Interestingly, it is possible to share an estate plan with your spouse. This is...
Guardianships are a legal way for people to protect someone in a vulnerable position. Mental health issues, cognitive decline due to age and severe physical illness could all potentially lead to either loved ones or unrelated professionals filing paperwork for an...
There are many rules that apply to your financial obligations both during your life and after your death. You may think that your personal debts will cease to matter when you die, but they can have an impact that persists long afterward. Even if you have no co-signers...
You probably assume that if you die, your spouse will just pick up all the slack and completely dedicate themselves to your children. What happens if your spouse dies the same time that you do or suffers some debilitating medical event and can't take care of the kids?...
