When a loved one passes, it affects an entire family. However, when it comes to carrying out their wishes, not every family member has an equal say. In fact, in many cases, only
When a couple engages in foundational estate planning, one of the first questions addressed by estate planning attorneys is whether it makes sense for the couple to use a revocable living trust (RLT)
Starting a new job is an exciting new chapter in your life. Depending on your company’s onboarding process, there can be a lot of moving parts. You may feel overwhelmed by the introduction
You just found out that your favorite aunt, Aunt Melba, has died. In the midst of your grief and sadness, you receive a notice from the attorney handling Aunt Melba's affairs stating that
If a loved one has recently died or become mentally incapacitated, finding the person’s estate planning documents is essential. The estate planning process and associated documents are critical to making decisions on the
When a family member or other loved one dies, grief and shock can sometimes be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or funeral arrangements. Some
A critical question to ask yourself when creating an estate plan is who will get your personal belongings when you pass on? While most people think about who they would like to receive
With our society becoming increasingly mobile and international travel becoming more affordable than ever before, families and family-like relationships have steadily grown far more diverse in terms of citizenship. It is no longer
It is natural to want to protect our loved ones no matter what. But when a loved one is facing incarceration it can be difficult to see how you can help provide a
For decades, common financial planning wisdom has encouraged almost all American workers to maximize their contributions to qualified retirement accounts. There is no question that doing so can be a powerful way to
