Trusts and Wills: What’s the Difference?
For estate planning, wills and trusts offer specific and quite different advantages. Each state has…
It Is Important to Be Aware of Some Pitfalls When Designating Beneficiaries
In theory, passing your property to your heirs should be straightforward. You make a will…
How Divorce Affects Estate Planning
The process of getting a divorce is usually not an easy one. There is a…
Meditation and Mindfulness for Health and Stress Management
The world is constantly bombarded with bad news, causing stress. It is also common for…
Protect Your Interests and Avoid Conservatorship With a Durable Power of Attorney
Adult conservatorships are forms of legal guardianship. Decisions and actions can be made by someone…
Making Your Spouse or Partner a Part of Your Estate Planning
Planning your estate comprehensively requires careful thought and conversation with your partner. Before meeting with…
Plan Your Estate With a Letter of Instruction
No matter what stage of your estate planning process you are at, a letter of…
Maintain an Up-To-Date Estate Plan
The documents you use for your estate planning should be checked occasionally, especially if there…
Research Advances in Alzheimer’s and ALS
In these trying times, good health news is always welcome. Now there are some, for…
If the Beneficiary Is No Longer Alive, Who Gets the Inheritance?
What happens to a beneficiary's inheritance when they die? You may be wondering whether if…
A Look at Wills and Their Significance
An estate plan specifies how your property will be distributed when you die and provides…
Make Sure You Are Not a Victim of Criminal Scams
Criminals emerge from the woodwork whenever people are vulnerable or in need, and no one…