Estate Planning · September 16, 2022
Know that no matter how poor or rich your parents are, they must have an estate plan in place because their affairs will affect you and become your responsibility if they become incapacitated or die. Their estate plan ensures that their assets will be distributed to their heirs according to their personal wishes, no matter how much or how little they can be. If you do not know whether or not your parents have an estate plan in place that will help you best support them, read on!
Estate Planning · June 11, 2021
Summer is coming, young people across the country are about to reach a key milestone: high school graduation. If you have a child claiming their diploma, now is the time to prepare them for life after leaving the nest, but make sure they've got the proper planning in place. By doing so, you're modeling good financial stewardship and setting them up right from the start. Financial and legal illiteracy is an epidemic that you can quickly address, starting with yourself and your own family.
Business · November 02, 2020
2020 has set unprecedented variables in business with the advent of COVID-19. You will never know what could go wrong at any given moment. It is possible for your business to be completely swept away by the pandemic without means of protection. One of these means is having comprehensive insurance coverage. This can cover almost anything from properties, professional services, computer systems, business and employment practices and more.
Estate Planning · October 29, 2020
Advanced health care planning is an ideal way to prepare for the future. Being unable to relay your healthcare instructions in the event of death or incapacity will be an added emotional burden to your already distressed loved ones. With the current pandemic overloading hospitals everywhere, it becomes more urgent to put your documents in place before it is too late. Find out what other directives to include in your plan to expedite the decision-making process and to ensure your family’s safety.
Estate Planning · October 02, 2020
The world is still shaking from the colossal impact of COVID-19 especially in the health sector. Now is a high time for you and for the family to make informed decisions regarding your health care needs. From the basics of a medical power of attorney to the intricacies of living will, here's what you need to know about advanced healthcare planning.
Estate Planning · July 03, 2020
The last will and testament laws vary from state to state and so, the validity of your will depends on where you live when you die. Your will is a part of your legal documents, a baseline foundation of your estate plan that can ensure your wishes are respected by the people you love when you die. However, it may not be enough to protect your wishes as it does not keep your assets out of court and does not operate in the event of your incapacity. Moreover, it is useless if it is not legally valid
Estate Planning · May 01, 2020
It can be difficult trying to convince your elderly parents about the importance of social distancing and self-quarantine during the pandemic but with proper communication and telling them how much you care using "I" statements will help them realize your point. Be clear about why you're worried and model the way for them, even if they have not modeled the way for you in the past. Read here to learn more about how to effectively communicate with your parents and get them to stay at home.
Estate Planning · April 24, 2020
Keeping your loved ones out of the probate court and conflict is the primary reason for establishing a living trust. It plays a major part in you and your loved one's life because it does not only keep them out of court and conflict, but it also helps educate them on your true purpose and details what your wishes are for your assets upon your demise. Read here to know if your living trust is set up the right way for the people you love.
Estate Planning · April 17, 2020
Contrary to popular belief, creating a trust isn’t a luxury reserved only for the ultra-rich. Your desire to maintain your privacy, to protect, and have control over your assets if you are no longer able to, no matter how much they are worth does not need you to be wealthy to create your own trust fund because there are no financial minimums required for creating one. Taking this step is an option even for people living paycheck to paycheck. Read here to learn more.
Estate Planning · April 10, 2020
At some point in life, you might not be able to make decisions for yourself due to a medical condition, and when this time comes, you should be prepared. To ensure you remain part of the decision-making process concerning your life and that the preferences for your ongoing care are respected, you'll need to have the right legal documents in place. Read here how to help you and your loved ones make these important decisions on your behalf, which you may be unable to make later in the future.