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Wills, trusts, beneficiaries, powers of attorney, probate, inheritance, and end-of-life costs. Decide who gets what while the decision is still yours.
Dying intestate — without an estate plan — leaves behind a nightmare for your loved ones. It ties them up in probate court trying to sort out your estate, often for years. That legacy of chaos and contention is the…
The death of a family member or loved one is a difficult time for anyone. The last things you want to think about are the next practical and legal steps. While many of these steps are simple, some can be…
If there is a list of topics people don’t like to discuss, death and debt are near the top. However, like many important legal and financial issues, every responsible adult should have at least a basic understanding of how debts…
When most people hear “trust fund,” they think of wealthy people living in fancy estates using them to pass immense amounts of wealth to their heirs. But that isn’t always the case. A trust fund is simply a legal entity…
The death of a loved one can spark yearslong disputes over assets and cost significant time and money through probate. That’s especially true if they died without naming beneficiaries or choosing someone to manage their estate. Creating a simple document…
You’ve finally finished making a will, and you’re feeling like the accomplished and responsible adult you are. Now, you can hand it to your lawyer and executor and never think about it again, right? Not exactly. Chances are you still…
Because it’s a legal process associated with death and money, many people find probate, the legal acceptance of a will’s division of assets after death, intimidating. They think of it as a long, painful process fraught with family disputes, dramatic…
You got your estate plans squared away and now you never have to look at them again, right? Not exactly. To ensure they continue to be relevant and current, you’re going to have to update them every so often. For…
When a loved one has just passed, it seems heartless to think about money. Unfortunately, with the average cost of a funeral at $7,000, according to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), it’s something everyone should consider. In fact, that…
It’s not easy to think about end-of-life planning, but making your wishes known before an unexpected injury or illness happens will help your loved ones to navigate stressful and complicated decisions regarding your health care preferences. If you have specific…
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