Growing old is a privilege. However, how you treat your body throughout your life can influence how you feel in your golden years. Leading a healthy lifestyle plays a big part in aging gracefully, and that includes filling your diet with nutrient-dense foods. Read more
Ideally, when someone passes away, the paperwork and material concerns associated with thedeceased’s passing are so seamlessly handled (thanks to excellent preparation) that they fadeinto the background, allowing the family and other loved ones to grieve and remember thedeceased in peace. In fact, the whole business of estate planning—or at …
No one wants unnecessary court involvement in their life. But without careful and proactive estate planning, chances are that some aspect of your estate will end up being decided there. Here are two of the most common ways court proceedings can make their way into the management and distribution of …
It’s easy to overlook an important task after a spouse or other loved one passes away – like retitling assets. It’s a little thing with big ramifications. Follow this checklist to help make a challenging time less confusing. Read more
(That You’ve Probably Forgotten when home buying) During the home buying process, you worked with a lot of individuals: your realtor, the seller’s realtor, the title company, the loan officer, and the home inspector. Now that you have finalized the purchase of your house, there is one more expert you …
The divorce process can be long and expensive. However, the work does not end once the divorce decree is signed. In order to ensure that your assets and estate planning wishes are carried out in light of this major life change, there are three things you must do as soon …
Your children are your pride and joy. It is no surprise that at some point or another, every parent likely becomes concerned about who will care for a minor child or children if one or both parents die or are incapacitated. From a financial perspective, many parents turn to life …
Protecting your family is important, especially when you have minor children, and even more so now that we are learning to live with COVID. With all of the unknowns of our current situation, you need some certainty. Having an up-to-date estate plan can be the first step toward providing that …
About 40 to 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. Regardless of how you feel about your child’s spouse Read more
While putting together an estate plan is important for you and your loved ones, it is equally important for you to understand the role of the trusted individuals who will be carrying out your wishes when you are unable to. When it comes to estate planning, these helpers are key. …
