Why Can’t I Just Prepare My Own Estate Plan?

Why Can’t I Just Prepare My Own Estate Plan?

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...
How to Make Your Inheritance Last

How to Make Your Inheritance Last

Most people believe that receiving a large inheritance from a loved one would be life-changing.  At least one study, however, found that about one-third of Americans who had received an inheritance eventually experienced a decrease or no change in their wealth after...
Not All Conditions for Beneficaries Will Hold Up In Court

Not All Conditions for Beneficaries Will Hold Up In Court

Although parents can be highly creative and detailed in structuring conditional gifts, their freedom to impose terms is limited. In general, courts will not uphold conditions that are illegal, uncertain, unreasonable, impossible, or contrary to public policy. Here are...