What are the unique needs of single people when it comes to estate planning? There are currently more single Americans than ever before. United States census data reveals that over 110 million Americans who are over the age of 18 are unmarried. This represents nearly half of our country’s population, up significantly from decades ago....

After the Walker Fire grew to be the largest wildfire of 2019 and Hurricane Dorian inflicted catastrophic damage in the Bahamas, natural disasters have surfaced to the forefront of the minds of people across the country. A natural disaster can result in considerable damage to your home and possessions. Often overlooked is the potential...

What estate planning documents do new parents need to create? New parents have much on their minds.  Approaching the birth of your first child, your days may be full of researching and purchasing baby gear, setting up the nursery, and enjoying the last of your sleep-filled nights. Naturally, not all soon to be new parents...

What Is a Living Will? Estate planning is often thought of as making decisions about what will happen to your assets when you die. However, equally as important in the estate planning process is making decisions about your future health. As you age, your health could decline.  Should an illness or injury render you unable...

How do I bring up the topic of estate planning with my family members? It can be awkward to broach the topic of estate planning with your family. After all, none of us wish to discuss the death of our parents, grandparents, or siblings.  However, with fewer than half of all Americans having an estate...

Can I control how my heirs manage their inheritance? Some of us may have loved ones that are less than financially savvy.  Perhaps one of your children has a history of making poor financial decisions, or maybe your spouse struggles with bad shopping habits.  Whatever the situation may be, you could understandably fear for how...

Who will receive my assets if I die without an estate plan and I do not have children? Today, many couples have elected not to have children or to wait for some time before embarking on the journey of parenthood.  Whether you are childless by choice, circumstances, or just putting off children, it is of...

How do I pass down my royalties to my heirs?

For many business owners, artists, and others, intellectual property rights comprise a valuable and significant part of your estate.  Intellectual property rights may include copyrights, patents, and trademarks.  In addition to ownership of intellectual property rights, royalties stemming from the use of your...

What are transfer on death accounts?

You likely already have at least one transfer on death account, but you may not realize it.  Transfer on death accounts present a simple way to transfer some assets to your spouse or another loved one upon your death.  Properly setting up some transfer on death accounts...