Do you need contingent beneficiaries for your estate?
Deciding who will receive your assets when you pass away is a big part of estate planning. While some of your bequeathments will, no doubt, be handled through your will, you may ha
Avoid probate with these simple estate planning tips
Like every loving parent, you definitely want to pass on a little something to your children or the people you care about. You save to make life a little easier for the people you
Divorce often demands a timely update to your estate plan
Almost everything about your family changes when you divorce, which means that your estate plan needs may also shift. Although probate judges may recognize the inaccuracy of a last
Why do you need powers of attorney?
People who are working on their estate plan will usually focus on things like who is going to get specific assets in their will. This is only part of what needs to be addressed in
If you’re a young parent, it’s time for an estate plan
People often think of estate planning as something that is carried out by grandparents and the elderly in general. In fact, one of the main reasons that most people do not have an
Ways parents can use an incentive trust to motivate their children
Job performance reviews are commonplace among professionals as they advance in their careers. Why should it be any different when it comes to trusts? When undergoing estate plannin
Does your estate plan still serve you well?
If you have not looked at your estate plan for several years, it may be time to do so. An out-of-date estate plan could lead to several problems, both while you are alive and after