Your home is likely one of your most valuable assets, if not the most valuable one you own. Calling it an asset can feel cold. A home is more than materials and possessions. It’s where we live, gather, create stories, and share lasting memories. But legally, your home is a combination of property types and […]
Estate planning can be complicated enough when all your assets and loved ones are located within one country. But for US residents with international connections, whether through property, citizenship, residency, business interests, or loved ones living abroad, it can become significantly more complex with international inheritance laws. Different countries have different rules about who inherits, […]
Do you own your home, other property, or a financial account with someone else, like a spouse, adult child, or someone not related to you by blood or marriage? If so, you might be surprised that a common way of owning property could create future problems for your loved ones. There are several forms of […]
A revocable living trust can serve as a valuable estate planning tool to help ensure that your finances remain well managed if you become incapacitated (unable to manage your affairs while you are alive) and to provide future financial security for your loved ones upon your passing. However, merely signing the trust agreement does not […]
