Tony Siragusa was but 55 years old when he died. Sports commentators tend to be former athletes. As such, people tend to believe they are in fairly good health. This assumption makes the death of Tony “The Goose" Siragusa in June of this year surprising. According to a recent MSN article titled “What Was NFL […]
A marital trust can be a wise estate planning move for couples. Thinking about death is unpleasant for anyone. It can be especially difficult for those who are married. Sharing life with a partner underscores the loneliness experienced after the death of a spouse. Despite the uncomfortable nature of estate planning, it is essential to […]
A spendthrift trust protects an inheritance from a beneficiary with poor financial management. Children in the same household are not clones. Siblings have their own personalities, interests, and habits. While one child may be responsible, another may be frivolous. Some children grow up ... and others just keep on having more birthdays. You get the […]
Chadwick Boseman left a legacy of support. People are drawn to superhero stories. They like the idea of someone protecting and caring for others. Although the death of a hero onscreen is hard, the death of a respected person in real life is more devastating. Fans were shocked when the Black Panther actor died on […]
Wisdom can be shared through a legacy letter or an ethical will. Life is about more than money. People can be rich and have very little in their bank accounts when they die. Although leaving an inheritance can provide monetary support to loved ones, values and wisdom last longer. According to a recent Kiplinger article […]
Some people benefit from placing their home in a living trust. A house is a valuable asset. For many, it is their most significant investment. We certainly have seen a run up in home values of late, yes? Estate planning for these larger assets requires intentional preparation. One route people can take is to create […]
It is important to follow the estate planning fundamentals. Many people believe wealth is the pivotal factor for estate planning. This is inaccurate. Age is actually the determinative factor when it comes to whether a person needs an estate plan. Generally, anyone age 18 or older would benefit from making preparations for incapacity or death. […]
Transfer on Death (TOD) accounts require a beneficiary to be named. Although most people believe money passes to heirs through a last will and testament after probate, but there are alternatives. A trust is one common option in providing greater control over the distribution of assets outside of probate. Additionally, certain assets pass through beneficiary […]
Ray Liotta likely left a significant estate. The death of a celebrity is often met with both disbelief and interest from the general public. Go ahead, admit to having a little curiosity when such news breaks. Some people mourn the reality of an actor or singer no longer creating any more content to be enjoyed. […]
Every adult can benefit from an estate plan. People are adept at making excuses to avoid certain tasks. Sometimes these are inconsequential. Other times they can be detrimental. According to a recent Florida Today article titled “No matter your age, income or crushing debt, you should have an estate plan,” the reasons people give for […]
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