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Social media has become increasingly important in the modern world, and the odds are high that you use Facebook to connect with far-flung loved ones, communicate with friends, joke around in online communities and save cherished memories. What happens to all that when...
Taking care of your loved ones after you pass away is one of the most important things you can plan for. There are several different things that you need to ensure are taken care of as part of that plan. You need to set your estate plan, but you also need to make sure...
When someone dies, their will helps determine what happens to their property. Family members usually trust a will to accurately describe someone's wishes. The personal representative of the estate follows the instructions in the will when distributing property, and...
When you write your will, you certainly may know exactly why you’re making specific decisions. You know why you’re giving a certain percentage of your money to a specific beneficiary, for example, or why you have divided the family heirlooms the way you have. But do...
A well-crafted will grants you control over what happens to your assets after you are gone. It lets you choose who inherits your money, property and cherished possessions. However, there are limitations to its reach. Here are four key things a will cannot address....
Estate planning, often associated with later life stages, might seem premature for college students. However, life's unpredictability does not exempt younger adults, making estate planning an important consideration even at this early stage of life. The following are...
To avoid probate, estate taxes and disputes, a trust can be added to an estate plan. A trust allows a grantor to entrust assets to a trustee who is responsible for managing the assets until they are distributed to beneficiaries. There are many different kinds of...
Real estate markets constantly fluctuate, and investors need to be ready to pivot if they hope to maximize the profit-generating potential of their capital. When someone buys property, when they sell it and how they utilize it while owning it can all affect the return...
If you are writing a trust as part of your estate plan, you may be thinking about making it very specific, so that it accomplishes a certain goal. For instance, say that you went to college when you were younger and you feel that it was a transformative experience....
If you have an estate plan in place, then you are further along than most people. Over half of all Americans have yet to address this issue. If you have a plan, remember that estate planning is a constant process, and your plan should reflect your current wishes....