Make plans for handling an issue, before it becomes an issue. The legal issues that may surround a health problem, can go from bad to worse if you are not protected by legal documents expressing your wishes, according to the New Jersey Herald in “The importance of putting plans in...
Some of the most important work on your estate plan doesn’t take place in the lawyer’s office, or involve the details of wills or trusts.
Planning to pass away — it’s a touchy subject with many clients, but one that has to be addressed.
Estate planning is an important piece of an overall financial plan, but it can't be set and forgotten. Life events are going to require you to update it.
While many entrepreneurs are focused on growing the business, they often neglect to consider what will happen if they are injured.
"Can I Afford Effective Estate Planning?" That's Really Not the Right Question. What you should be asking yourself is: "Can I Affor...
While estate planning is often associated with the wealthy, financial advisors say most Americans can benefit from it.
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Got a plan? Whether you’re single or married, divorced or widowed, a parent or not, you need an estate plan. That’s true for men and women, but women face challenges that make it even more important for them to start planning sooner.
We all know that having an estate plan is good for our finances and for our heirs. But many of us fail to put a plan in place—for fear of facing our own mortality, among other reasons.
It can be tough to start thinking about estate planning, but it's an important part of any long-term financial plan.
Estate planning rules could change soon, and you need to prepare now.
This article is intended to provide general information and should not be considered legal, tax or financial advice. It's always a good idea to consu...
Many people consider estate planning too private or morbid to discuss. There's even an element of superstition that talking about bad things will cause them to happen. But while having these conversations takes a lot of courage, they can help avoid surprises, lead to better financial planning and promote family harmony. For a cautionary tale of what can happen otherwise, read 'In Battle For Thomas Kinkade…
The proper estate planning documents you need in case of emergency! Nobody likes the thought of an emergency cutting a life short. Es...
No one likes to talk about estate planning, but if you don’t have the right conversations and make the proper preparations it can spell disaster for you and your loved ones.
Understand the pros and cons of setting up a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust