Why Joint Ownership Should Not Be the Go-To Plan for Newlyweds

Why Joint Ownership Should Not Be the Go-To Plan for Newlyweds

If you recently married or have been married for a while and have acquired additional money or property (or plan to), you have options regarding how your assets can be owned. Although joint ownership seems easy and convenient, it may not always work as well as you...
Do Not Become a Statistic

Do Not Become a Statistic

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...
Top 3 Reasons You Need an Up-to-Date Estate Plan

Top 3 Reasons You Need an Up-to-Date Estate Plan

Although we live in a world where information is easily accessible through the internet, there are still many misconceptions surrounding estate planning. Most of us do not dedicate our time to learning more about topics like estate planning, because we may not know...
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...