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When you retired, you decided to get a few pets. Those pets will, potentially, outlive you. This is a thought that you may have been pondering, and if so, it could be a good time to bring up a pet trust when you go over your estate plan. A pet trust is a good option...
You know that being the executor of someone’s estate is a big job -- but you probably have no real experience with the probate process. Where do you even start? Let’s break down the steps: Find the will and file it with the probate court. Finding the will and...
There are a lot of forms to sign when you take out a life insurance policy. One of those forms will be a beneficiary designation form. It generally contains one line for your primary beneficiary and then another one for an alternate. While you might not think...
When the time comes to make your last will and testament, you have many critical decisions to make. A will is usually your last chance to accomplish your end-of-life goals. For many, it also provides an opportunity to say a few final words to loved ones. When...
When people have a lot of assets to manage and loved ones to protect, they often make use of one or more trusts as part of their estate plans. However, you don’t need to have a great deal of money to benefit from a trust. It’s important to know, however, that...
Putting your estate plans together is an essential part of preparing for your future. Once you start, however, you may find yourself confronted by some unexpected difficulties making decisions about your plans. For example, it may not be that easy to choose the...
Estate planning carries a clear value for those who are leaving significant assets to their heirs. Having a plan in place can reduce the taxes that need to be paid, limit the chances for disputes between heirs and provide guidance to the family during a...
It’s never pleasant to think about your own mortality, but doing so is essential when you’re planning for the future. Planning for death is just something that has to happen as you get older. It’s inevitable that it will happen, so putting plans in place can...