Estate Planning Must-Haves For Single Parents
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities, and home – and the inevitable emergencies that fill the lives of single parents everywhere. Being a single parent is a huge responsibility, even if you do share time […]
Does Your Estate Plan Protect Your Intellectual Property?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you own a business, you almost certainly have intellectual property. However, because your intellectual property is intangible, it can be invisible to you and those who aren’t familiar with the nature of intellectual property and its value, so it often gets overlooked, especially when it comes to estate planning. Yet, if you fail […]
Estate Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents, and they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to distribute your assets to your loved ones upon your death, the way in which they work is quite different. From when they take effect […]
What You Should Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With people living longer than ever before, more and more seniors require long-term healthcare services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. However, such care is extremely expensive, especially when it’s needed for extended periods of time. Traditional healthcare insurance doesn’t cover such services, and though Medicare does pay for some long-term care, it’s […]
New Developments Transform the Role Life Insurance Plays in Your Estate and Financial Planning
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Within the past year, a combination of new legislation and the recent change of leadership in the White House and Congress stands to dramatically increase the income taxes your loved ones will have to pay on inherited retirement accounts as well as raising the income taxes you owe on your taxable investments. However, purchasing […]
Estate Planning for Your Pets
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society estimates that between 100,00 to 500,000 pets are placed in shelters each year for exactly this reason, and a large number of these animals are ultimately euthanized. Unfortunately, the law considers […]
Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan — Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time, digital technology has also created some serious complications when it comes to estate planning. In fact, if you haven’t properly addressed your digital assets in your estate plan, there’s a good chance […]
Everything You Need to Know About Including Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan — Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Recent advances in digital technology have made many aspects of our lives exponentially easier and more convenient. But at the same time, digital technology has also created some serious complications when it comes to estate planning. In fact, if you haven’t properly addressed your digital assets in your estate plan, there’s a good chance […]
Let Britney’s Story Be A Lesson: The Vital Importance Of Incapacity Planning — Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Since the age of 16, when she burst onto the charts with her debut single, “…Hit Me Baby One More Time,” Britney Spears has been one of the world’s most famous and beloved pop stars. Yet despite her massive fame and fortune, Britney, who is now 39, has never truly had full control over […]