It may be fun to read about celebrities and their latest exploits but, at the end of the day, death is the one great equalizer. Unfortunately, we've read time and again about famous names in the news who've passed on, only to leave a complex mess of assets and debts...
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First Steps After the Death of a Loved One
The death of a loved one can be stressful, even emotionally devastating. When faced with such a loss, many of us would like to hide away and privately process the grief, yet there is often much to be done. If you've just lost a loved one or fear that this could happen...
Five estate planning myths to avoid
No one likes to ponder their own demise, but a worse scenario is thinking about all of the things that could go wrong with the distribution of your assets should you fail to make your wishes clear. Too often, the wrong family members step in and try to claim "close"...
How to Keep Inheritance in the Family
Preserving your wealth and keeping money in your family should be part of your estate planning strategy. Fortunately, there are several ways you can create those kinds of results. That can help you provide a financial legacy for your children and other family members,...
Digital Estate Planning and Social Media Accounts
Estate planning used to mean having your financial affairs in order so that those left behind would be taken care of or not burdened when you are gone. It still does, but now that we have so much personal and financial information stored on our computers and on the...
Do you know when you should update your will?
Updating your will is not at the top of your to-do list after you have already drafted a will to protect your family and loved ones. While this is certainly understandable, your life did not stand still the moment you signed that document. It is important to update...
Understanding probate proceedings
Whether you are working on the details of your own estate plan or you have been named as a personal representative for the estate of a loved one, understanding the function of the probate process is essential. How familiar are you with the legal proceedings that...
What to know about setting up a trust
Planning for the future is hard, especially when you have to think about what will happen to your family after you pass away. Most people know the importance of having a will in their estate plan, but did you know it is sometimes just as important to include a trust?...
Questions to ask before you draft your estate plan
Do you need an estate plan? The answer is yes, despite the popular belief that only individuals with a lot of money or property need to have an estate plan. However, every person can benefit from having an estate plan tailored to their unique circumstances. Failure to...
