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
Top reasons to update your estate plan
Deciding what will become of your estate when you pass on is important. And this is where an estate comes in. Despite its fancy name, an estate plan is not just a reserve for the r
Why you might need to discuss your estate plans this holiday season
When you think of family gatherings over the winter holidays, you think of big meals, football games on the TV and homemade cookies from recipes passed down over several generation
Tips on preventing a will contest
By creating a will as part of your estate plan, you are putting down your last wishes regarding your assets and property distribution. However, all that careful planning and though