Estate
If you become incapacitated, who will take care of you?
A car crash. A stroke. A devastating fall. We don’t know what life will throw at us, but we can plan now to protect ourselves in case an unforeseen mental or physical trauma completely changes our circumstances. Adding incapacity protection to your estate plan can...
5 strategies to help your family avoid probate after you die
Probate is the legal process for settling debts and distributing property when you die. If you die without certain estate documentation in place, the government will distribute your assets according to probate rules—not necessarily your wishes. Depending on the size...
5 crucial things a new parent needs to know about estate planning
The first few months as a new parent are exciting, but they can also be overwhelming. Estate planning is likely not high on your list of priorities. As inevitable as death is, it’s certainly not pleasant to think about, especially when considering something as...
Estate planning? Avoid these 5 major mistakes
No one likes to think about what will happen after you die, but it’s important all the same. Procrastination and pretending that everything will be OK could prove devastating to your loved ones if you were to die unexpectedly. So, if you take time to start preparing...
