Estate Planning

When planning your estate, having advance directives can be helpful in making sure your medical and financial decisions are respected if you're unable to communicate them. To be effective, advance directives should be carefully prepared, taking into account key...

It's a situation no one wants to encounter. A loved one is in critical condition, and no one knows their wishes for medical treatment. Without advance directives, you place your family in a heartwrenching position, wondering if they're doing the right thing. What are...

Over the past 20 years or so, social media has become increasingly consequential and increasingly prevalent in American life. If you’re like most Americans, you spend considerable time on at least one social media account. As such, it’s important to consider what will...

Long-term care options are costly and aren’t covered by Medicare. Because of this, some people have to determine how they will pay for the care they need. One option is Medicaid, but this is a needs-based program that comes with strict income and asset limits. People...

Most people have heard of wills. However, most people also don’t think that a will applies to their lives, at least not until they get older. Over half of the population is currently without a will.  There are several reasons for this, but one reason could be that...

When someone you love asks you to be the executor of their estate, that’s a great honor – but they’re also laying a big responsibility on your shoulders. Before you accept, think long and hard about what the job entails, because it’s a lot more complicated than most...

After a person dies, their estate goes through the probate process. This is the judicial process of administering the estate according to their will or state law if there is no will. As such, it is important to understand the probate process when planning your estate...

Nowadays, almost everyone has some form of digital presence, from email accounts to online document storage. This presence is often referred to as each individual’s “digital footprint.” However, many people overlook the importance of addressing their digital footprint...

For many Americans, particularly those who are middle age and older, a large percentage of their wealth is in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). They may be comprised of funds rolled over from employer-sponsored 401(k) plans as well as money they’ve contributed...

Estate planning is essential for almost all adults. It ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes when you die. It also allows you to appoint individuals to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot. With all the components...