Life insurance is traditionally passed through beneficiary designations. Having an income is essential to living in America. Bills must be paid. Groceries must be purchased. Consequently, families who lose a parent with a paycheck are left more vulnerable. According to a recent yahoo! finance article titled “What happens if your life insurance beneficiary dies before you?,” […]
Proper planning can help you avoid estate conflict. Some people seem to thrive off of drama. No, really. This is evident in the plethora of reality television shows available on broadcast television and streaming services. Although many people find drama entertaining, it is much less enjoyable when it is your story. According to a recent […]
Sinéad O’Connor was likely prepared for her death. Many celebrities act as if they can cheat death. Even if they do not believe they are untouchable, they fail to prepare for their eventual demise. There is an interesting irony in this fact, considering how many celebrities have died suddenly from drugs, plane crashes, or unknown […]
New parents should protect their children through estate planning. Adulthood brings many responsibilities. Bills and rent must be paid. Groceries must be purchased, and meals prepared. Laundry must be sorted, washed, dried, and folded. Such tasks are no longer simple chores but are necessary for daily living. According to a recent The Motley Fool article […]
Inherited IRAs are subject to numerous rules. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are foundational financial tools for retirement planning. They allow you to set aside and invest pre-tax money that grows tax-deferred so you can have an income stream after you have retired from employment. In addition, at one time, retirement accounts were wonderful tools for […]
Leaving an inheritance to a minor child is not a minor matter. Some children grow up and become adults. Other children just keep having more birthdays. If you understand the distinction, then you may even have children in each camp among your heirs. Regardless, even if a minor child is the responsible "old soul" among […]
A "pour-over will" is an often misunderstood legal document. In fact, a "pour-over will" is really just a "last will and testament," which is always paired with a revocable living trust (RLT). And a pour-over will may have no practical purpose if its maker (i.e., the "testator," if male, or the "testatrix," if female) has […]
Dying without a last will causes many complications. Death is inevitable. Despite this fact, many people choose to act as if ignoring this fact will somehow alter reality. This denial can reduce uncomfortable thoughts and emotions for a time, but it is not sustainable and can have negative impacts. According to a recent The Wall […]
Estate planning often has multiple benefits. People tend to avoid doing things if they do not benefit directly. Estate planning is one of those areas where people believe it is helpful for some people but not them. Often the mistaken belief is such planning and preparation is only for the super-wealthy. According to a recent […]
Women often have different needs than men. At the most basic level, their very biology and physiology are different. Women and men are not the same. It is part of God's grand design for human beings. Women and men often have personal, cultural, and social differences. For example, women often feel they need greater vigilance […]
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