Like any other complex subject, estate planning has its share of myths and misconceptions. Understanding the top three estate planning myths will help you to create and maintain a plan that will work the way you expect it to work when it’s needed. Myth #1 – You Don’t Need an Estate Plan Because Your Spouse […]
When you hear the words “Estate Plan” you may immediately think of a Will or a Trust, those final set of instructions of what to do with money and property after you have passed away. However, ask any estate planning attorney, and you’ll learn that a complete estate plan involves a collection of documents which […]
As the name suggests, ABC’s TV show Modern Family depicts the relationships and experiences between a fictional extended family. Throughout the course of the series, the show addresses many issues that families deal with each day. For a close-knit family, such as this fictional one, estate planning is crucial to ensure that everyone is protected […]
One of the more uncomfortable aspects of estate planning is deciding what will happen to your child if both you and the child’s other legal parent were to die unexpectedly. While the odds of this happening are low, the consequences of not naming a legal guardian in your estate plan can be significant. Guardianships for […]
