First, let’s start by uncovering the most common mistake in estate planning…
Surprisingly, this frequently made mistake might already be on your doorstep. A
We’ve all read or heard the stories. Someone passes away without a will, and potential heirs sharpen their knives in a free-for-all that can take years to play
“O death where is thy sting?” That provocative query often is attributed to William Shakespeare, who frequently focused in plays and sonnets on the tragedies
The first class of forty-two men and women who graduated from the newly created College for Financial Planning in 1973 became the first credentialed Certified
While many find it anxiety-provoking to think about, creating a legally binding plan to distribute your assets after your death ultimately provides you with
While wedding customs and traditions vary from religion to religion and in secular society, vows generally are a significant and meaningful aspect of the
One early summer day many years ago, this writer was working outside in the yard as a new family was moving in across the cul-de-sac. Spotting me, their very
Age and poor health can quickly impair a person’s ability to deal with the life’s many issues, including money. There are many avenues you may decide to take
An estate plan is an integral part of the financial planning process. It is conceived to carry out your wishes upon death. Some folks choose DIY, or do-it
The husband does not have a will and the deed to the family home is in his name only. He has children from a former marriage. Asked his current wife in a
Your job as executor of a will
Most of us have watched movies or read books that depict a lawyer reading the will in front of the family. Script writers add to
Let’s ask a question that seemingly has an obvious answer: Why is estate planning important? First of all, when many hear the term “estate planning,” they
