Estate Planning Blog Digest

If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. However, if you have any assets, familial connections, or interest in supporting charitable groups – not to mention a desire to control your own future – you do need to establish an estate plan.

This is big concern for millions of older Americans who don’t have a spouse, children or other family they can depend on to watch out for their well-being.

While it’s never fun or pleasant to think about what will happen to them if the worst should happen to us, it’s very important to consider how we can ensure that they are well cared-for when and if we are no longer able to care for them ourselves.

Financial exploitation comes in many forms, and older adults are often the victims.

There are good reasons why people want their estates to avoid probate, and a lot of ways to do it.

While the number of older Americans with wills has been dropping in recent years, that doesn’t mean you should forego this legal document.

Trust funds are an important estate planning tool. They can protect your assets while you’re alive and help ensure that you leave money to your children or other loved ones after you die.

These vacation homes may also comprise a significant portion of the family’s wealth. Therefore, it’s understandable that homeowners want to pass their properties and family traditions to future generations.

When it comes to death and disability, your will alone might not be enough.

The thought of weddings and romance, honeymoons, guest lists, where to register, etc., leaves little room for estate planning. This article will provide five estate planning tips for newlyweds.