As society evolves, unmarried but committed relationships are becoming increasingly common. While these partnerships offer flexibility, they also come with specific financial and estate planning challenges. Without the inherent legal protections of marriage, it’s important to proactively ensure that your wishes are clearly documented. Here’s how to adeptly manage estate planning for unmarried couples. 1. … Read more
Your estate plan is a living document or set of legal documents. This means the plan you set today likely won’t be the plan you have five or ten years down the road. It’s important to take time to update your plan when important changes happen in your life, and divorce may be the most … Read more
The blending of two families can provide an abundance of love and support; it can also raise a host of difficult estate planning questions. Preventing disputes and ensuring that all parties are fairly provided for requires thoughtful planning and implementing proper legal structures. Below are seven tips for crafting a plan that respects both your … Read more
You may want the best for your spouse – even after you’ve passed away. In that unfortunate turn of events, you may even want them to find companionship with someone else. But you probably don’t want that new companion – or their kids – to end up with the assets that you’ve left for your … Read more
Ensuring that you have a will in place is at the heart of estate planning; it ensures that your assets – all that you have worked hard to save for much of your life – will be passed onto those individuals and entities of your choosing. Without a will – and with the exception of … Read more
In the bliss of love and the throes of wedding planning, bringing up the topic of a prenuptial agreement can sometimes feel awkward. However, setting clear expectations and provisions for potential future scenarios doesn’t diminish the romance of a union. On the contrary, it shows foresight and a commitment to ensuring that both parties are … Read more
“I had a dream my daughter-in-law killed me for the money. She thinks I left them in the will.” In her captivating song “Antihero,” Taylor Swift touches on a sentiment that’s more than just a catchy lyric. A scheming daughter-in-law waiting to get her hands on her husband’s inheritance is a tale as old as … Read more
Losing a loved one can be extremely difficult, and even more so if you are responsible for navigating the process of probate, whereby the courts settle the deceased’s estate in accordance with their estate planning documents. If there are estate planning documents in place, the process is relatively hands-off once the documents are authenticated. However, … Read more
Estate Planning Basics Although it can be difficult to get around to putting together the right estate plan for you and your family, when you have one in place, you have peace of mind that your family is provided for. What is Estate Planning? In a nutshell, estate planning is the process of documenting how … Read more
On June 19th, we observe Juneteenth, a historic and significant milestone in the journey toward equality and justice for all. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality. As we reflect on the importance of this holiday, we … Read more
