Responsibilities of an Executor
Whether you are looking to name an executor in your own will or have been named an executor for a will you may have some questions as to just what responsibilities that entails. The executor is given a great deal of responsibility, quite often during a time of great emotional [...]
Avoid Tax Scammers
With tax season upon us it is once again time to file your taxes. Unfortunately the scammers of the world also know that it is tax time and are looking to take full advantage of anyone they can. Don’t fall prey to these criminals. Not only could you lose money [...]
No-Contest Clause Can Help Avoid Fights
Nobody wants their legacy spoiled with a nasty fight amongst their heirs. The stress of a loved one passing may bring to the surface old feelings that cause your heirs to squabble over what you have left them. This can be particularly true in a case where some heirs are [...]
Funding Assisted Living
There may come a time when you or an elderly loved one needs to have home care or move to an assisted living home. When this happens the cost can be a shock to the entire family. There are ways that you can fund assisted living without trying to pay [...]
Estate Planning for Before you Die
Estate planning should just be about what is going to happen to your assets after you are gone. If you are like one of millions of Americans you may end up suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. If this happens, you want to have your estate worked out [...]
Contributing to the Future: Paying for College
College is expensive. Helping an adult child or grandchild fund their college education is something that they will remember and appreciate for their entire lifetime. If you are thinking about helping out a child or grandchild this way, you have a few options to consider when paying for college. Gifting [...]
Think Twice About Gifting Your Home
It may seem like a great idea to give your home to your kids or other relatives. It reduces the tax burden you have to pay, you can still live there, and you are giving an asset to your loved one for the future. There are a few reasons you [...]
Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?
Estate planning is something that can be hard to think about. Once you have done it, it can be tempting to just let the plan ride and not think about it again. As time passes though, things in your situation might change that will require you to update your plan. [...]