If you already have a last will and testament, congratulations — you've taken an important step toward protecting yourself and your loved ones, one that far too many adults never take. However, even those with wills may leave their loved ones and beneficiaries with...
Having a new baby is a joyful event in a parent's life. While almost everything about this is a pleasure for parents, there is one thing that parents need to consider now -- estate planning. Your estate plan is more than a basic outline of who is going to get what if...
Estate planning can be difficult enough when you don't have any children. However, if you add at least one child to the mix, you'll soon find that you need to make a variety of key decisions. There are many things to consider when choosing a guardian for your child,...
Creating an estate plan is a big step in your life, as it forces you to look toward the future. While you hope that the basics of your estate plan can remain in place for the foreseeable future, there are times when you'll need to make changes. Here are some of the...
Many individuals, especially those who have worked hard to build up some assets they wish to pass down to beneficiaries, do not properly understand the risks of poor estate planning. The basics are simple, and are broadly available to just about anyone who has...
If you decide to move forward with the divorce process, this will change your life in many ways. While many people focus on the "here and now," such as the impact on their personal finances, you also need to think about the future. This means many things, such as a...
Are you in the process of creating an estate plan? Are you making changes to an estate plan that you already have in place? Although there are many things you need to think about, at some point you will turn all your attention to choosing the right beneficiary or...
If you have a life insurance policy, it's probably one of the more valuable assets you own. It must be considered when making an estate plan. You may not even have reached retirement age yet - maybe you're just 50 years old, still expecting to survive for...
When you're going through a divorce, there's a lot for you to handle. From establishing a separate household from your former spouse to dividing assets and arranging for custody and support for any marital children, it can be overwhelming. One thing you may not...
Having a will in place is one of the most important things you can do for your heirs. A will provides written instructions as to how you want your property distributed after your death. In addition to addressing property division amongst your surviving heirs, a will...
