A Guide to Estate Planning for the 4 Stages of Life
Estate planning is not just reserved for older people with a lot of assets. It's for everyone, and how it's done depends on what stage you are in life. Here is a guide, offering a list of simple, but effective, estate planning documents for everyone from a single college student to an octogenarian.
Estate Planning for Beneficiaries With Special Needs
Many families care for a loved one with special needs. Close to 10 million children have some form of special health care issues that require extra care. When planning for beneficiaries with special needs, mental illness or addiction, you have to plan carefully.
How to transfer a family business to the next generation
Many people who seek estate planning advice are owners of family businesses, and one of their chief concerns is how to pass on the company to the next generation.
What Is A Probate Attorney And Why Do I Need One?
When you lose a loved one, a probate attorney can help manage the lengthy and confusing process of dealing with their estate. Here's what happens.
How to Find a Good Estate Planning Attorney
Almost half of Americans over the age of 55 don't have a will. Not sure where to start? First, you'll need to find a qualified, experienced attorney. Here are the eight steps you need to take when searching for an estate planning lawyer. With these tips, you can find an attorney who has your best interests in mind. Start your search with this helpful guide today.
What Is Probate: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Legal Process
Are you wondering, "What is probate?" and why many say you should avoid it? Keep on reading to know more about probate and how a probate attorney can help.
4 Tips to Help You Find Good Davison, Michigan Legal Help
Are you looking for a lawyer, but don't know where to begin your search? Here are 5 tips to help you find good Davison, Michigan legal help.
A Smart Decision: 5 Reasons to Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer
There's so much an estate planning lawyer can help you with beyond creating a will. Keep on reading to learn the top 5 reasons to hire an estate attorney.
What Is Power of Attorney and When Do You Need One?
Not sure how power of attorney (POA) works? What is power of attorney, anyway? Keep on reading to understand this legal document, and why you might need one.
An Estate Planning Fire Drill
Essentially, an estate planning fire drill is like a standard, old-fashioned fire drill. It begins with the premise that you are gone. From there, you gather your family members and other important individuals and speak about how you would like your estate to be handled after you’re gone
Divorce & Beneficiary Designations
One of the most important things people can do after a divorce is to update their beneficiary designations, and indicate who should get the assets in various accounts if they should unexpectedly pass away.
Making it ‘Equal”
When you’re deciding how to divide your assets among multiple heirs, it’s very important to consider who will pay your estate’s debts out of their share. Two bequests that look equal in theory might be very different in practice once debts are taken into account.