Oct 17, 2023 | Insights
Unfortunately, rifts sometimes arise between family members that are much more serious than just temporary squabbles. The result may be estrangement, defined as “the state of being alienated or separated in feeling or affection; a state of hostility or unfriendliness”...
Sep 26, 2023 | Insights
A loved one’s passing is challenging on many different levels. In addition to the emotional difficulty of processing someone’s death, there are also the many tasks that must be dealt with, such as going through their various accounts and taking the necessary steps to...
Sep 19, 2023 | Insights
About two out of three Americans will die without a will. This is known as dying intestate. While the reasons for not having a will vary, the end result is the same for everyone: they do not get to choose who receives their property when they die. Instead, their money...
Sep 12, 2023 | Insights
Adding a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation to an account allows the assets (money and property) in that account to be passed to a named beneficiary when the original account holder dies. Like trusts, POD and TOD accounts bypass probate....
Sep 5, 2023 | Insights
In a revocable living trust you absolutely do not! You keep full control. As the trustee of your trust you can do everything you could do before, including buying, selling, investing, etc. You can make changes or even canels your trust, that’s why it is called a...
Jul 18, 2023 | Insights
The online marketplace Etsy has gone from a niche craft seller to one of the largest commerce companies in the world. Etsy has millions of active sellers worldwide, most of whom are based in the United States. Many Etsy sellers rely on the site as a primary or...
