Estate Planning

Everyone needs to have a will, but did you know that there are some things that you should not put into your will? You may think that a will is the perfect place for anything you want to distribute or talk about, but the truth is that there are some things that should...

If you are in the process of creating an estate plan or have already created one and wish to update it, you should be proud that you are ahead of the curve. Most Americans don’t have an estate plan in place, and that can create serious problems when the unexpected...

Being the executor or administrator of an estate involves a lot of different jobs. You have to locate the will or estate plan for the deceased person and file it with the probate courts. You will have to review their financial records, manage their financial affairs...

Creating an estate plan can help your loved ones to know what you want to happen in your final days if you become incapacitated. It also sets up the distribution of your assets when you pass away. While many people think of estate planning as a one-and-done event,...

Family businesses are more than a job. They’re often a way of life. You want your loved ones to continue taking care of the company once you’re gone, but you also want the company to care for your family – and that can require planting the seeds of succession early....

We live in uncertain times, and many people are concerned about their future. That’s causing a lot of people to write their wills, hoping that if something happens to them, their loved ones will at least have some direction and a measure of security. Maybe you’ve...

You’re getting older -- and that’s just fine. At the same time, however, you find your thoughts occasionally drifting toward your own mortality and the loved ones you’ll leave behind. You want to make things as easy as possible for them when it comes to handling your...

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...

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...

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....