People often put off writing a will until something happens that makes the need for one more obvious than it has ever been before, and they wonder why they haven't done anything for decades. They scramble to get everything together.For instance, someone may be...
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Month: September 2019
Parents often change their age-based trusts
When parents set up trusts for their children, one reason they often cite is that they do not want the child to get all of the money too early. While the child may technically be an adult at age 18, for instance, they cannot imagine giving a high school senior or a...
Who takes the kids if you and your spouse pass away?
Some questions really make parents feel uncomfortable, and with good reason. One such question is who takes the children if you and your spouse both pass away unexpectedly.Did that make you cringe a little bit? It's not fun to think about. It's something that a lot of...
Is it time to write a will?
Odds are good that you did not think much about writing a will when you were in college. Maybe you even ignored it as a young professional getting started in the workforce. You only had debt, and few assets, and you did not have anyone else in your family to take care...
Fraud concerns with estate planning
The unfortunate reality is that the elderly often get targeted by scams and victimized by fraud. There are a few reasons for this, one of which is simply that they tend to have the assets and savings that others are seeking. This is especially true when they are...
Who lives longer, men or women?
If you're married, one thing you may find yourself thinking about when doing your estate planning is who will be the one you appoint to oversee your estate. Are you going to appoint one your children, or will that job probably go to your spouse?The truth is that the...
