Which Type of Trust Is Right For You?
You’ve probably heard you need a trust to keep your family out of court and maybe out of conflict in the event of your death or incapacity. (And, if you haven’t, you are hearing it now.) If you own any [...]
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 paid out of the deceased’s estate or by a co-creditor. [...]
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 year for exactly this reason, and a large number of [...]
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 is your answer. However, you need to make sure you [...]
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 you. If you have any online accounts, such as Gmail, [...]
How To Manage Your Digital Accounts After Your Death — Part 1
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 you. If you have any online accounts, such as Gmail, [...]
2022 Estate Planning Checkup: Is Your Estate Plan Up-To-Date?
This year, Estate Planning Awareness Week runs from October 17th to 23rd, and one of our primary goals is to educate you on the vital importance of not only preparing an estate plan, but also keeping your plan up-to-date. While [...]
How Cryptocurrency and NFTs Fit into Your Estate Plan
Five years ago, cryptocurrency was probably not on your radar. Today, it may be an important investment in your portfolio. You could even own some nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which are powered by the same blockchain-based technology. Despite the dizzying fluctuations [...]
Planning for Your Digital Legacy
An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it is important to remember to include your digital assets. Digital assets consist of everything we own online. Because [...]
5 Ways to Pay for Your Funeral That Won’t Leave Your Family to Foot the Bill
With the cost of a funeral averaging between $7,000 and $12,000 and steadily increasing each year, your estate plan should at least include enough money to cover this final expense. And if you are thinking of simply setting aside money [...]