Mothers and fathers have no greater duty than to protect the lives of their children. As members of loving families and communities, we embrace that sacred responsibility with every rising sun, every breath we take. But your willing task of raising a child in a safe, secure environment comes to an end when you pass.…
There are critical issues that everyday people can manage for themselves. Crafting a comprehensive estate plan and managing it when significant life changes occur is usually not one of them. It’s not uncommon for savvy professionals to believe that simple mandates such as “I want everything to go to my children,” won’t require an experienced…
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?…
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…
The word estate refers to the whole of an individual’s interest in a set of property including land and other assets, such as stocks and retirement accounts. Every person has an estate to some extent, though some are larger and more valuable than others. When a person dies, this property must get divided amongst their heirs, or…
