Updating Your Estate Plan For Divorce: 5 Changes To Make
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Even if the process is amicable, divorce can be one of life’s most stressful events. With so many major changes taking place, it’s easy to forget to update your estate plan—or simply put it off until it’s too late. After all, dealing with yet another lawyer is probably the last thing you want to […]
The Basics On NFTs: The Newest Cryptoverse Craze
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NFTs, or “non-fungible tokens,” are the latest sensation in the cryptocurrency universe, or as we like to call it the “Cryptoverse.” And if you haven’t heard about NFTs yet, now is a great time to learn because they are likely to be a big part of our collective future. So what is an NFT? […]
Why You Need a Trust – Even if You Aren’t Rich
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund – or trust – is actually a great estate planning tool for many people with a wide range of incomes who want to accomplish a specific purpose with their money. Simply put, a […]
With Tax Laws in Flux: What Should You Do Now?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] On September 13, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed spending plan that includes a wide array of changes to federal tax laws. Specifically, the Democrats proposed a number of significant tax increases and other changes to fund the plan, including increases to personal income tax rates and […]
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 […]
3 Estate Planning Issues For LGBTQ Couples—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Whether you are married or not, if you are involved in a committed partnership with another individual, estate planning is about so much more than planning for death—it’s about planning for life and ensuring your beloved will be protected and provided for no matter what happens to you. And if you are a member […]