Estate Planning · December 03, 2021
NFTs, or "non-fungible tokens," are the latest sensation in the cryptocurrency universe or the "Cryptoverse." And if you haven't heard about NFTs yet, now is a great time to learn because they're likely to be a big part of our collective future. You might be wondering why anyone would spend such vast sums on digital images that you can download from the Internet for free. Here we'll explain what you need to know about NFTs and how to ensure your estate plan covers them if you own one.
Estate Planning · July 30, 2021
If you're like most people, you most likely own numerous digital assets, some of which may have significant monetary value and some which have purely sentimental value. You may also own digital assets which hold no value for anyone other than yourself or have a certain digital property that you'd prefer your family and friends not access or inherit when you pass away. To ensure all your digital assets are passed on according to your wish, you must adapt your estate planning strategies.
Estate Planning · July 23, 2021
Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time, digital technology has also created some serious complications when it comes to estate planning. Without the proper estate planning, just locating and accessing your digital assets can be a major headache—or even impossible—for your loved ones following your incapacity or death.
Estate Planning · March 26, 2021
Today's social media and other digital assets play such a big role in our lives. Facebook is one of the social media platforms that have a number of users and if you're one of them who share, track, and report on important life events, it can provide an intimate snapshot of your life and can also serve as a key part of your legacy. If you're interested in preserving your digital legacy using Facebook's legacy contact, here we'll break down the basics of how this function works.
Estate Planning · October 25, 2019
Your family's most precious wealth is not money, but the memories you make, the values you instill, and the lessons you hand down. These intangible assets are likely to be lost forever however, these could be preserved and passed on to your loved ones through comprehensive estate planning at definitely no extra cost. As your Family Startup Lawyer™, we can help you customize your estate plan and help you pass on not just your financial wealth, but your most treasured family values as well.
Estate Planning · September 20, 2019
Proactive measures to help stave off risks posed by the big wealth transfer is important to make sure your wealth is protected and put to the best use possible, regardless of how much or how little wealth you plan to pass on or stand to inherit. Having a comprehensive plan and openly discussing your values and legacy with your loved ones is another key way to ensure your planning strategies work exactly as you intended. Here are several important actions to take for wealth transfer.
Estate Planning · September 13, 2019
It is crucial to create (and regularly update) an inventory of all your assets, including digital assets in your trust and to immediately amend your plan following major life events like divorce, deaths, births, and inheritances to ensure that your assets will never be lost and will be inherited by your family. Learn here the consequences of not updating your plan.
Estate Planning · May 22, 2019
Traveling, especially in foreign destinations, means you’ll likely be at greater risk than usual for illness, injury, and even death. In light of this reality, you must have a legally sound and updated estate plan in place before taking your next trip. Read here the 4 critical estate planning tasks before going on vacation.
Estate Planning · January 14, 2019
While creating your estate plan you might think you have included all your assets, but you may not have thought about your digital assets. Digital assets can be worth the same as or even more than any other asset, and it can definitely be passed down to your loved ones. Read here about the different types of digital assets and how you can add them to your estate plan.
Estate Planning · November 09, 2018
While creating your estate plan you might think you have included all your assets, but you may not have thought about your digital assets. Digital assets can be worth the same as or even more than any other asset, and it can definitely be passed down to your loved ones. Read here about the different types of digital assets and how you can add them to your estate plan.