When Should You Update Your Will?
If you already have a will, you’ve taken an important step toward ensuring that your family and other loved ones will be taken care of, according to your plans, after your death. [...]
License to Sell Real Estate Explained: What It Is and When It’s Necessary
When someone dies who owns real estate, what happens to the property? And who gets to decide? First of all, it depends on whether the decedent had a will. It also depends [...]
If You Share Property Ownership, What Happens When One of You Dies?
Chances are, your home is your most valuable asset. So, it’s essential to understand the legal terms of ownership, particularly if property ownership is shared. The manner in which you hold legal [...]
What You Need to Know About Probate—and Why It Matters
Planning how your assets will be distributed after you die can be an uncomfortable undertaking. But ignoring important estate planning decisions can create a headache for your beneficiaries in Probate Court once [...]
Why Blended Families Need a Comprehensive Estate Plan
Gone are the days when a nuclear family was the norm in America. Blended families comprised of parents with children from previous relationships are becoming more common. According to some estimates, at [...]
If You Have Young Children, You Need a Will
You might think a will is necessary only if you have significant net worth, but that’s not true. A will can serve not only to distribute all your property according to your [...]
Your 4 Key Estate Planning Documents
What’s the right time to plan your estate? Perhaps you’ve recently married. Or you just bought your first home. Maybe you’re a new parent. Or your children are older, and you’re [...]
A Fiduciary for Fido: How a Pet Trust Can Protect Your Furry Friend After You’re Gone
When Queen Elizabeth II died, millions around the world mourned her passing. Participating in her state funeral on September 19, along with family members and more than a thousand military personnel, were [...]
Classic Estate Planning Lessons from Film Classic “The Bridges of Madison County”
I’m a long-time Meryl Streep fan. So, what better thing to do when stuck at home with a rotten cold than to watch the timeless classic, The Bridges of Madison County? [...]
Avoid These Celebrity Estate Planning Blunders That Cost Their Heirs Millions
Just as you're not obligated to call your mother on her birthday, you’re not required to leave a will. As hard lessons teach, however, it’s advisable to do both. Even the rich [...]
