We all have a general idea of who we would like to have our possessions if we pass. Those who engage in estate planning hope that their assets will be passed on in accordance with their wishes. To do so, these individuals utilize a number of legal tools, including...
Family conflict can be a barrier to estate planning
When people think of estate planning, they often think about how they want to leave their assets to their loved ones while at the same time protecting the value of the estate. In a nutshell, this is the entire purpose of estate planning. But there are many...
The risk of not modifying an estate plan
There is always something we need to do better our future, but this does not mean it is easy to take these steps. It can take a lot of courage to initiate the estate planning process. It's not easy to address your own mortality, and the thought of how to divide your...
Consider these 7 checkpoints when choosing a nursing home
You'll have a lot of things to think about when choosing a long-term care facility for your loved ones. For one, you'll want the absolute best nursing facility available. At the same time, however, you may be constrained by financial concerns, availability and other...
