When you think about creating a will, you might think that it’s good enough on its own. It isn’t, really, but there are a few reasons for that. A will needs to be considered one part of a well-rounded estate plan. It’s the one document you have to express your wishes...
Month: July 2020
How estate planning can help those with special needs
Estate planning is all about looking to the future, in the hopes of providing security one for oneself and loved ones. The appropriate use of the tools of estate planning can facilitate that, and one key category of tools is the trust. Trusts can help with the passing...
Does your estate plan include a guardian for your children?
Have you ever wondered how long it will be until you have done your job as a parent and can proudly send your children out into the world? Have you thought about how it will be when they grow up, what they will be like, and whether you will become a grandparent? You...
What’s an effective estate planning strategy?
You’re ready to start making your will and getting your estate plans in order -- but where do you even start? It’s one thing to gather up a list of all your assets and accounts. It’s quite another to try to figure out what should be done with them after you are gone....