Estate Planning

Writing a will and creating an estate plan often seems like something that can wait. Unlike taxes, there is no solid deadline for filing. An estate plan is a valuable tool for communicating your legacy to your loved ones. When you put together a comprehensive estate...

The old adage says that we can only be certain of two things; death and taxes. When it comes to estate planning, the two tend to go together. As you make plans for what will happen with your estate after you pass away, you know that taxes will be a significant factor....

Living at home suggests a certain amount of autonomy and independence. As loved ones age, they are often reluctant to leave home because where they live is an integral part of who they are. As your family gets older, their care often becomes more complex. For some, it...

We live in an age in which taking on debt is more common than previous times. Where debt used to be limited to the purchase of homes and vehicles, many families now accumulate debt for smaller, less significant purchases. In today’s world, you can make payments on...

There are many reasons people have negative feelings about assisted living facilities. Unfortunately, news outlets and other media often portray the worst aspects giving the industry a bad reputation. On a practical level, not all family members are qualified to care...

Creating a collection can be an exciting hobby. Depending on what you collect, your collection could have significant value, or it might simply be valuable to you because you enjoy it. As you consider your estate plan, you may wonder how to include your collection....

It is becoming increasingly common for people to have many financial accounts. In addition to the classics, like checking and savings, you may also have multiple retirement and investment accounts. As you think about your estate plan, you will need to consider what...

Part of having an estate plan is making it more straightforward for your loved ones to wrap up your affairs after you pass away. Although some headlines and pop culture references suggest trying to avoid probate altogether, that is not typically the best option....

Owning a business is an integral part of building a life for you and your family. As you think about creating an estate plan, your company has likely played a significant role in building the assets you intend to pass down. Having a plan for your business when you...