The unexpected death of a spouse is devastating. Many factors in life cannot be controlled. Some of these can lead to untimely deaths. Even those
Beneficiary designations cannot be overlooked in estate planning. Movies and media often misrepresent estate planning. They tend to focus only on the last will and
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
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
Physicians should have estate plans. Doctors undergo long years of schooling and residency to practice medicine. This requires incredible focus and dedication. As they begin
Estate planning is multifaceted. Things are almost never as simple as they look. Professionals spend decades training to perfect their skills whether they perform surgery
Moving to a new state requires a review (and possible update) of your estate plan and other consideration. Life has changed significantly since 2020. People
It is quite easy to mess up an estate plan. People often feel overly confident about their abilities. They watch a baking show on television
Conversations with aging parents about their finances can benefit their estate planning. Young children often know little about their parents. This is partly because children
Divorcing when in retirement can be quite messy. Divorce is complicated at any stage of life. Young families have to navigate co-parenting and support. Often
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