When to Use a Lawyer for a Will (And When To Avoid One)
August 8, 2022
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
Prenup v. Postnup: An Overview
August 8, 2022
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
Estate Planning With Digital Assets: NFTs, Crypto and More
August 8, 2022
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
Do I Need Life Insurance?
August 8, 2022
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
All About Probate (And How to Avoid It)
August 8, 2022
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
What is a Religious Advance Directive?
August 8, 2022
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
What is Inheritance Tax?
August 8, 2022
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
The 8 Types of Wills: Which One is Right for Your Estate Plan?
June 4, 2021
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
Why Unmarried Singles Need an Estate Plan (And What to Create)
June 1, 2021
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
Advance Directives: The Four Types
August 8, 2022
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