Is your estate planning up to date? There are a few simple questions you can ask yourself to find out. Do you have a will or a trust? Without your own plan you
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As the world becomes more of a global community, it is no longer uncommon for married couples to maintain different citizenships. While a difference in citizenship alone can present complexities from an everyday
A will or trust contest can derail your final wishes, quickly deplete your estate's assets, and create huge rifts among your loved ones. However, a properly prepared estate plan can help your family
There are five words you never want your doctor to say: “Get your affairs in order.” But it happens. And unfortunately, 58 percent of Americans do not have a will or trust in
In the United States, it’s not that easy to disinherit your spouse, but the same is not true for other family members. Generally, you can use your estate plan to disinherit your brothers
Sometimes giving assets outright to a beneficiary – such a child, a grandchild or a special needs loved one – is not the ideal method of distributing assets in an estate plan. In
You just found out that your favorite aunt, Aunt Melba, has died and have received a notice from the attorney handling Aunt Melba's affairs stating that you are a beneficiary. Your best friend advises
Congratulations! You are now considered a legal adult. Although you still can't purchase alcohol, there are very few other things you cannot legally do at this point. Although you may not feel any
The wealth, property, and investments you create during your lifetime can be significant. If so, it’s probably because you have carefully managed your finances throughout your life, but have you thought about if
Is your estate plan up to date? Give it this stress test to find out: 1. Do you have a will or a trust? Without your own plan you are relying on
