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4 Reasons Why a Cheap Estate Plan Won’t Work For Your Family
Most people, regardless of stature and wealth, likely do not know how to evaluate estimates when shopping for an estate plan. Shopping for an estate plan based on getting the lowest cost plan possible is often the fastest path to leaving your family with an empty set of documents (maybe in a beautiful binder, but…
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Crafting Your Lasting Legacy With Estate Planning
Legacy and estate planning are often misunderstood and perceived as “only for the wealthy” and/or “philanthropic”. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Legacy isn’t just about money or wealth. Legacy includes capturing your life stories, passing on your values, and ensuring your loved ones have a record of the essence of what matters…
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10 Steps to Take Now to Secure a Comfortable Retirement – Part 2
Welcome back to our discussion on securing a comfortable retirement! In the first part of this series, we explored essential steps including estate planning, preparing for long-term care, and passing on your legacy. As we continue with the second part of our series, we’ll delve into additional areas that are crucial for ensuring your golden…
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10 Steps to Take Now to Secure a Comfortable Retirement – Part 1
Retirement is more than just an end to the working years; it’s an exciting new phase of life that requires thoughtful preparation and strategic planning. There’s no time like the present to explore 10 steps you can take now to ensure a comfortable and fulfilling retirement. In this article, we’ll discuss the first 5 steps,…
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A Gift of Peace and Power for Every Parent
Parents spend their days and nights thinking about how to make sure their children are happy, healthy, and safe. If you’re a parent, you know. Every parent deserves the peace of mind and power to create financial security for themselves and their children with thoughtful estate planning. Most people have a general concept of what…
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Here’s What You Should Know About A Will
Having a Will, otherwise known as a Last Will & Testament, is important—and all adults over age 18 should have this document in place. Yet for all but a few people, creating a Will is just one small part of an effective estate plan that works to keep your loved ones out of court and…
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What Happens To Your Social Media Accounts When You Die?
When you die, what happens to your online life? Each social media platform has its own rules for dealing with the accounts of deceased users, ranging from permanent deletion to transforming accounts into places for mourning and memory. Understanding these options is essential for managing digital assets responsibly and respecting your wishes. So let’s take…
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Why Estate Planning Is the Best Use of Your Tax Refund
So you got a tax refund this year. Hooray! While you may be tempted to spend it on a vacation, or put it away for a rainy day, there’s an even better way to put that refund to work for you: estate planning. Here’s why.
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Updating Your Estate Plan For Divorce: 5 Changes To Make
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 do.…
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How DIY Wills and Trusts Offer a False Sense of Security
Do-it-yourself Wills and Trusts are all over the internet, with promises of saving you money and protecting your loved ones after you’re gone. But don’t be fooled! They’re often way more trouble than they’re worth. Read more.
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How To Protect Your Legacy In a Blended Family
We all know that families these days come in many different shapes and sizes. Gone are the days when a “family” was defined as a mother, father, and two children. Blended families are increasingly common, and for them, Life and Legacy Planning is critical. A “blended family” comes into being when a single parent remarries.…
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Understanding the Intersection of Love and Law
Love is wonderful—joyful moments, shared dreams for the future, and yes, some legal considerations too. For married couples, the law has default provisions in place for what happens to your assets if one of you dies, but those default plans may not align with your personal preferences or the life you’ve built with your partner.…
