Who do you pick? You need to name an executor to your estate. Your children come to mind. Two of the three seem like potential candidates. The third? No way. You love your youngest son, but his life has been filled with pitfalls, financial struggles and general...
When pondering the details within a will, choosing a legal guardian for your children represents one of the most important decisions. The right choice will set your children on the path you had envisioned if you were still alive. You also understand that the legal...
Divorce involves many legal procedures, and you may be wondering whether you need to make some changes to your will as well. Now that you are not legally married, you do not want your assets and property to go to your ex-spouse. However, even if you had appointed your...
It's likely that you already have a good idea of how you would like your estate to be distributed at the end of your lifetime. If you have a complex family that includes stepchildren or estranged children, you may not intend to distribute your estate equally among...
When most people decide to create an estate plan, they automatically think about the person or people they want to receive their property, such as a house or business. In the past, all that was included in a will or trust was money or property. However, in this day...
Your assets reflect a lifetime of hard work and self-denial, as you saved or invested what you made instead of just spending on frivolous creature comforts. It's only natural that you have specific wishes and intentions for the money you've earned and the possessions...
Death and finances are often taboo, especially among older generations that grew up less wealthy. Children who awkwardly bring it up can come off as greedy. Transparency is crucial when discussing estate planning because it offers a sense of relief for loved ones and...
