You may believe that a will is the only element you need to prepare your family for your death. This, however, is not the case. Other documents make up a comprehensive estate plan that makes things easier for your family after your death but for you beforehand. Estate planning has expanded to include tools safeguarding […]

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If you have a family member who struggles with a disability, you could have a number of different issues to confront on a regular basis. From providing care to dealing with concerns about their future, these situations can generate stress, anxiety and uncertainty. It is essential to go over all of your options, especially when […]

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According to the most recent polling data from Gallup, fewer than half of U.S. adults say that they have a will. As you might expect, age is a major factor in whether one is likely to have made a will. Survey participants who were over 65 were far more likely to have a will than […]

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There are many assumptions (based on common practice) about how an estate “should” be divided. For instance, it is very common for parents to leave most or all of their estate to their children, and to divide assets up in roughly equal measure among their kids. This works for many families, but there are plenty […]

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