Estate planning is not one of American’s top priorities. According to a 2016 CNBC poll, 64% of Americans have not had a will prepared. Half of those surveyed either feel they do not need a will or they just have not found the time to make one. You may be asking yourself, “Who needs estate planning?...
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Most of us take our independence for granted. Whether it is being able to bathe ourselves, drive ourselves to the grocery store, or sign an important document, most of us do these things without even thinking. It comes naturally to us. However, what if these abilities were taken away from us? These abilities can be taken...
There are a million different things that a special needs parent or caregiver worries about each day. The most common question faced by special needs parents and caregivers is, “What will happen to them if I am not here?” Today, 72 percent of parents and caregivers have not named a trustee for their child. Many have not...
Estate planning…something we should all do, but most of us put it off. Do you think about your estate planning options? 60% of Americans have not gotten around to planning for the end of life. Though, the good news is that 81% of older folks, age 72 and up, have their estate planning documents in order. ...
Knowing how to find an estate attorney is a lot like knowing whether somebody is trustworthy or not. It requires you to have a keen sense of character and to be able to tell whether someone will be there when you need them. In the worst of cases, you are not going to be able to tell if...
Besides your birth certificate and marriage license, your last will and testament is one of the most important documents you will ever own. Did you know there is more than one type of will to choose from? Depending on how many assets you own and the nature of your family, you may need multiple wills and trust documents...
A valid will is not enough to ensure the security and timely distribution of your assets in accordance with your wishes when you die. You should consider establishing a living trust in addition to your will. The larger the value of your estate, the greater the need to create a living trust and ensure the...
Thinking about passing on your estate to your children or grandchildren? You best cross your “t”s and dot your “i”s. If you are thinking about passing on your estate, you have probably heard rumors about taxes. But what do they mean for you and your family? Here, we will dive into 5 fascinating facts about estate...