Estate Planning for Couples with an Age Gap
For couples who get together and are of similar ages, planning for the future is usually a joint effort. Couples who have a significant age gap may have different plans for the future, however. If you are married to someone who is significantly older or younger than you, the future may look different and require […]
Revocable Trusts vs. Irrevocable Trusts
There are many different types of trusts for estate planning purposes. The most common trust types are revocable and irrevocable trusts, and many people wonder if they need one or both to be protected. While there are some similar features, these two major categories of trusts carry different purposes in your estate plan. Both can […]
What to Know About Contesting a Will
After the death of a loved one, how they prepared and what estate planning they did becomes apparent quickly. When a loved one dies with a will in place, the family may not agree on its contents. Wills typically go through a court-ordered process, called probate, to determine their validity. For many reasons, beneficiaries can […]
Estate Planning Terms to Know
National Estate Planning Awareness Week was first established in 2008 to help the public gain a better understanding of the importance of estate planning. Estate planning is one of those things that everybody needs to do, yet only approximately half of Americans have an up-to-date estate plan in place. Regardless of your age or financial […]
Why You Need a Will
Wills and trusts are an essential part of estate planning, and they should be an essential part of planning your life. Many of us like to focus on planning our careers, where we live, and our family lives. Planning the end of your life by completing a will is one important part you don’t want […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Know for Your Estate Plan
Did you know that there are over 400 different types of dementia? The number of different types is staggering but the most common cause of dementia is due to Alzheimer’s disease. At least, that’s what the Alzheimer’s Association‘s published 2020 Facts and Figures reports. Other relatively common types of dementia include vascular, Lewy Body disease, […]
COVID-19 Panic Has Americans of All Ages Thinking About Estate Planning
The COVID-19 virus has taken over our lives and many people are thinking about how they and their families are protected. With more people getting sick and experiencing the loss of loved ones, there has been an explosion in the numbers of Americans rushing to make their will and living trust. According to Caring.com, the […]
