Having a Discussion About Estate Planning With Your Parents
It can be difficult to discuss estate planning with our parents. Even broaching the subject can seem daunting. Despite the challenging nature of this subject,
It Is Not a Good Idea to Add Your Children to Your Bank Accounts and This Is Why
When I am gone, I would like to leave my bank accounts to my children. Can’t I just make the children joint owners? That idea
Criminal Scams on the Rise During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At times when there is a crisis and people are vulnerable and in need, criminals come out of the woodwork. The opportunities to exploit fear
Review Your Estate Plan Annually to Make Sure It Is Up-to-Date
Just like you should visit your doctor for a yearly check-up, you should review your estate planning documents annually to make sure they are up-to-date.
Could Your Heirs or Beneficiaries Receive a Smaller Inheritance Than You Thought?
Most people don’t look forward to the death of a loved one, but they may have thought about a possible future inheritance. The reality is,
The Potential Outcomes of Disinheriting a Child
In estate planning, it is common that parents divide the inheritance equally among the children. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to
Is Your Estate Plan Unfinished? Resolve to Get it Done in 2022.
You probably don’t want to make a resolution that requires you to think about your own mortality and what will happen when you’re gone, but
The Effects of the Build Back Better Act on Estate Planning
The House Ways and Means Committee approved President Biden’s Build Back Better Act’s (BBBA) tax provisions, a major step towards passage of the bill. As
A Guide for Understanding the Probate Process
The probate process involves authenticating the deceased individual’s will, assessing the assets, settling debts and taxes, and overseeing the allocation of the inheritance. After an
