There are so many reasons to procrastinate on an estate plan. It’s not particularly fun to think about getting older or not being able to make decisions for yourself. Most of us expect to live long and happy lives, so we don’t feel a time crunch to get an...
Emotions often run strong when individuals discuss what they want to happen to their bodies after death. Some want to pull out all of the stops and have a multi-day celebration. Others focus on adhering to the tenets and requirements of their faith. Others want...
There are many moving parts to any separation and divorce. With so many decisions and considerations to make, reviewing your estate plan can fall to the bottom of the list. That said, there are a few aspects of any plan that each soon-to-be ex spouse must review and...
When a friend or loved one names you as the executor in their will, you know that you will have a job to do after that person passes away. Savvy executors, however, know that they may begin some preparation prior to the person’s death to make probate go more...
The SECURE Act brings several changes to retirement planning, but two will have broad reaching effects for both Medicaid planning and estate planning, starting January 1, 2020. First, the age at which an individual must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) will...
Among the many challenges for families is making sure there will always be enough money to provide lifetime care for their children with special needs. The costs are daunting: therapies, housing, medical care, and education, to name just a few. One way to plan for...
