Estate Planning Articles
Why are Roth’s Such a Big Deal?
A Roth IRA has some important distinctions from a traditional IRA, and, depending on your tax bracket, your retirement needs, and your estate planning goals,....
10 Essential Estate Planning Facts
An alarming 55% of American's don't have an estate plan in place. Procrastination is a common excuse. However, for many people it's a lack of....
One Big Happy Family: How to Avoid an Estate Dispute
Picture this… You’re at the end of your long, fulfilling life and you’re ready to say goodbye to your loved ones and leave this world....
Helping Your Parents Through Their Twilight Years
As a child, your parents were there to guide and support you as you faced life’s challenges and obstacles in your path growing up. Similarly,....
Parenting Your Grandchildren? You Need a Solid Estate Plan
According to data collected in the 2010 census, 4.9 million children under age eighteen live in grandparent-headed households. If you are in this growing number....
Planning Your Estate? Don’t Forget Insurance
The term "estate planning" usually calls to mind the process of creating a Will, establishing a Living Trust, or naming a guardian for young children.....
Help! My Attorney No Longer Practices Law
It's not something we often stop to think about, but attorneys experience life changes like anyone else. They may change careers or experience an illness....
Puppy Love: Planning Your Estate With a Pet Trust
Increasingly, pet owners are not just worried about providing for our pets during our lifetimes, we want to ensure that they get all the love....
Estate Planning Without a Crystal Ball
When you are planning your estate, it is important to remember that circumstances rarely stay the same over long periods of time. A plan that....
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
When you really think about it, your true wealth is much more than just your accumulated assets or material possessions. With the right plan, you....