Dec 3, 2024 | Insights
Beneficiary designations take precedence for distribution over other documents in an estate plan. The individual or entity you name as an account beneficiary will automatically receive the money or account, usually without it passing through the court-supervised...
Nov 26, 2024 | Insights
Every day we make hundreds of decisions for ourselves—from what to eat for breakfast to where to vacation. However, what happens if you cannot make decisions for yourself? Who do you want making day-to-day decisions on your behalf and serving as your conservator? If...
Nov 19, 2024 | Insights
Who are your descendants? In the past, the definition of descendant was straightforward: a person who can be traced back to a specific ancestor through the same bloodlines. But planning for today’s more diverse family structures now encompasses much more than...
Nov 12, 2024 | Insights
If you have a beloved late grandmother, many images and memories may come to mind when you reminisce about her. You might picture her at her home or at the family vacation house during the holidays. Your memory could be a special meal that only she prepared for you or...
Nov 5, 2024 | Insights
You may think creating a simple estate plan should be easy and something you can do independently. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Estate planning laws vary greatly from state to state, can sometimes be complicated, and constantly change. An experienced estate...
Oct 29, 2024 | Insights
Estate planning is important for everyone. It is about protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your hard-earned money (even if you do not have a lot of it). However, the numbers do not lie: most people do not see the importance of estate planning. Whether you need...
