“It is a common misconception that once the estate plan is prepared and executed, it does not require any further attention.” When someone dies without having updated their estate plan for many years, the executors often face a difficult task of administering a disorganized and incomplete estate. At best, the executor needs additional time and […]
“Although executing a will can seem overwhelming, when the document is signed, you can rest assured that you have given clear instructions to those who will have to handle your estate after your death.” The first two essential estate planning documents are the durable power of attorney for legal and financial matters, followed by a […]
If you get bogged down with a high balance that you can’t easily afford to pay off, it can take years to get out of debt. However, what happens to your credit card debt, if you die before you’ve repaid it?
Unfortunately, due to hidden resentments, siblings still tend to end up in court suing each other and losing great chunks of their inheritance in the process all too frequently.
Do you ever worry about how your beneficiaries will manage their portion of their inheritance when you pass away? One solution that allows you to still exert some control over your money–even after passing–is with a revocable living trust (RLT).
During the estate planning process, these beneficiary designations are reviewed to ensure that the beneficiaries are correct, and that the distribution of these assets conforms with the client’s intended estate plan.
About 55% of Americans do not have a will. Even more worrisome is the fact that less than one in five millennials have a will. The top reason why Americans don’t have a will, is simply procrastination, followed by the feeling of not having enough assets, and a fact that it’s too expensive to set up.
Even as you work through your grief, there are some important financial tasks to take care of along the way. Here is a framework to use as a starting point.
