While it is never pleasant to contemplate one's own mortality, responsible spouses, parents and grandparents want to make things easier for their loved ones when they pass away. That's why most decide to plan their estate distribution and other related matters while...
Estate Planning
Mistakes with estate planning could affect you down the road
It's not always easy to think about the future and make plans that will affect you down the road. It is complicated to think about health care you may need later in life, or what you want to happen to your estate after your passing. While estate planning is not always...
Americans are falling behind on creating wills: Make yours now
When you think about estate planning, you're probably thinking about it as an individual. After all, your death or injuries will involve you on your own. However, when you plan for your passing or for a severe injury, you may wish to do so with your significant other....
Why you should protect your digital footprint after death
One thing that people need to start accounting for in their estate plans is the protection of their digital accounts and assets. Take, for example, the number of people who have accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media pages. These accounts can...
Adequately funding your child’s special needs trust
When your child with special needs came into your life, everything changed. You certainly knew struggles and heartaches like never before, but you may also have experienced the kinds of joy many other parents take for granted. You may spend most of your days thinking...
Online estate plans are not such a bargain
There is no crime in wanting to save money wherever you can. It may be your habit to purchase generic brands of household goods, change your own car oil and do as many home repairs on your own as you can. You certainly recognize, however, when a repair or upgrade...
Do you have reason to update your estate plan?
Having an estate plan is immensely useful. If you have already created your plan, you may feel as if you are ahead of the game. While you should certainly feel proud and accomplished for taking a step that many people in New York and elsewhere put off until it is too...
Should my estate plan discuss euthanasia or assisted suicide?
When you are planning for old age and beyond, you'll be making changes to your estate plan. Your estate plan is a group of important legal documents that dictate what you'd like to see happen if you are unable to make decisions for yourself or if you pass away.One...
The top 3 tips for new estate planning goals
Everyone needs an estate plan, whether you're a young 20-something-year-old or marching over the hill. Estate planning early in life is a good idea, but no matter how old you are, you always have the option to start.There are many different tips for estate planning...
What are some important estate planning documents?
Estate planning is an important part of growing older. As you age, you collect more assets and become wealthier. As a result, you may have many assets by the time you reach retirement (or sooner).Estate planning helps you decide what you want to do with those assets....
