First, what is estate planning, exactly? At a high level, this type of planning focuses on: issues connected to a person’s assets that can be passed along to beneficiaries through last will and testaments, and trusts who will care for children until they’re adults; this can be designated in a will naming who has the Read the full article…
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Legal Insurance and Newlyweds: A Good Match
If you’re getting married, or are already newlyweds, congrats! This very well may be one of the most exciting, hectic, jam-packed times of your life—and, to help you address crucial legal and financial issues, we’ve created this post that takes a high-level look at three key areas: prenuptial (and post-nuptial) agreements estate planning financial planning Read the full article…
Annual Legal Document Review: Now is a Great Time
Maybe you’re already in the habit of regularly reviewing your legal documents and, if so, this year’s process will likely go fairly fast. If you’re not in the habit, now’s the time to make that an annual task. Here are five important documents to create or review, plus insights into credit report reviews and corresponding Read the full article…
Estate Planning for 18 Year Olds: Why Is This Necessary?
When you think of estate planning, you probably think about this in connection with older adults—or at least people who have already become parents and want to protect their children’s future—but, in reality, once someone turns 18, he or she should at least do some basic estate planning. And, if your child has or will Read the full article…
Creating a Will: Why DIY Documents Aren’t Right for Everyone
Nowadays, you can find information and resources on virtually every topic imaginable on the internet—including forms and instructions for creating a will without the help of an attorney. But, just because you can do something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s in your own best interests. (Ask anyone who watches a scary movie before bed while eating Read the full article…