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What Happens To Your Debt When You Die?
Perhaps you’ve wondered about what happens to your own debt (or your parent’s debt) when you (or they) die? Short answer[1]: it does not disappear; the debt must either be [...]
3 Red Flags When Creating Your Will Online
You can find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety of estate planning documents all on your own, for little to no cost, without paying a lawyer to [...]
Estate Planning For A Child With Special Needs
Estate planning is an obvious concern for all parents, but if you have a child with special needs, it’s crucial that you are aware of the unique considerations that go [...]
Green Funerals: 6 Eco-Friendly Options For Your Remains
The environmental costs of death are significant and constantly rising. With the death rate expected to spike as Baby Boomers age, the funeral industry is poised to cause even more [...]
Are You Ready for the Silver Tsunami?
Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous amount of wealth will pass from Baby Boomers [...]
4 Year-End Tax-Saving Strategies For 2022
Although the end of the year can be a hectic time, it’s also the deadline for your family to implement a number of key tax-savings strategies. By taking action now, [...]
How An Estate Plan Can Help Your Family Navigate A Recession
As you’ve surely heard by now, we’re in the midst of great economic shifts. The collapse of the crypto market, the roller coaster that is the stock market, rising interest [...]
Don’t Forget to Protect Your Furry Family: Estate Planning for Your Pets
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 [...]
7 Questions To Consider When Purchasing Disability Insurance
If you earn a good living now, but you worry about not having enough money for a future time when you cannot work due to illness or injury, disability insurance [...]
How To Manage Your Digital Accounts After Your Death—Part 3
If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Otherwise, your online legacy will be determined for you—and not by [...]