What everyone should know about trusts
Nearly everyone builds up some sort of assets during their lifetime. You even have some sort of an idea about how you want to divide your estate after you pass. The question is,
Why you should have a will written right now
Having a will ensures that your assets are appropriately divided. Dying without a leaves your assets in the hands of the local court. You shouldn’t wait to write your will if yo
Do your loved ones really want your timeshare property?
Timeshare properties are often listed among the worst possible assets a person could inherit. If you’ve got a timeshare property that has brought you years of happy vacation memo
How to ensure that you get the funeral you want
One of the many advantages of estate planning is that it gives you the opportunity to detail your wishes for your burial or cremation and any ceremonies or celebrations of your lif
Who should you name as power of attorney?
While most people think of the estate plan as something that they’ll only need if they pass away, there are components that come into the picture if you become incapacitated. Two
Filing the final income tax returns of a decedent
One of your responsibilities as the executor of someone’s estate is to file their income taxes for the year they passed away. If they passed away before they filed their taxes fo
3 estate planning tips for blended families
ou never thought it would happen, but you found love – again – later in life. You’re about to embark on a second (or third) marriage. Now, you just have to get your estate pl
What skills should you look for in a business partner?
If you’re starting a business with a partner, you may have someone in mind at the beginning. Perhaps they are a friend or a co-worker. Maybe they’re even a family member. As yo
Potential reasons for landlord-tenant disputes
Landlords and tenants will sometimes run into significant disputes that impact their professional relationships. It is important for both sides to know how these disputes might ari
Caring for your pet after incapacity: Pet trusts
Not everything you do with your estate plan is going to be there for the time after your death. Some aspects of your estate plan will be there to protect you and those you care abo