Estate planning often revolves around the aftermath of your death, which is vital when it comes to making sure your wealth and property go to who...
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Is a simple will right for my parents?
Many Americans put off estate planning until it is too late. The reasons for this are myriad in scope: some may simply not like thinking about the...
Why are Americans creating unequal estate plans?
In the event that you have more than one child, you are likely aware that the boilerplate advice is to divide your estate as evenly as possible...
3 tips for choosing your children’s legal guardian
Creating a will gives you the opportunity to name a personal representative as well as a legal guardian for your minor children. But if you are like...
When should you update your beneficiaries?
One of the core components of a functional estate plan is the selection of beneficiaries. Often, you will choose people you care about to acquire...
Should you tell your family about your estate plan?
Your estate plan likely contains private information regarding your finances, investments and legacy. While you do not want to share this...
How often should you update your will?
It is not enough to be among the roughly 30% of Americans who have a will or estate plan in place. For the courts to consider your will or estate...
How can you keep your wealth in the family?
If you established substantial wealth throughout your life, you may want the opportunity to share it with your children and the generations to...
Handling Florida probate from another state
When you agree to serve as the personal representative for a family member who lives in Florida, you must navigate the state's probate process even...
Should you consider a Medicaid spend-down?
If you have relatively poor health and the necessity of nursing home care looms as a distinct possibility in your future, you need to begin now to...