The thought of creating your Last Will and Testament can be daunting and uncomfortable. It is, however, crucial to ensuring that your wishes regarding your … Read more
The idea of a prenuptial agreement is common enough that the process has acquired a ubiquitous nickname: a prenup. Less known, and not usually accompanied … Read more
In the not-so-distant past, the things people left to friends and family after passing on were things: cars, paintings, baseball cards, country houses. These days, … Read more
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, purchases of life insurance were increasing, and that trend has since accelerated. According to one study, overall application numbers are … Read more
When a person dies, emotions and obligations intensify for the people he or she loved. After a death, everyone is grieving, albeit differently, and facing … Read more
In the last few decades, advances in medicine have greatly expanded the ability to extend and preserve life. This has made clarity about a dying … Read more
An inheritance tax is, as its name suggests, a tax on what you inherit. The federal government doesn’t treat any assets inherited when someone dies … Read more
A will is a document that allows you to be sure the people or organizations you choose will inherit your assets when you die. Failing … Read more
Many people begin thinking about estate planning when they get married, mostly because there’s suddenly someone else to involve in their financial matters. But if … Read more
An advance directive is a legal document that gives guidance about the types of healthcare a patient will accept in the event the patient becomes … Read more