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Many people want to take the most basic approach possible to estate planning. As such, they often believe that a will can do everything necessary to address their property and assets. Unfortunately, there are times when a will is not enough to protect and distribute...
Month: February 2021
Thinking ahead: Social Security survivor’s benefits and your estate plans
Your spouse has always maintained the home and cared for the children while you concentrated on building your assets or creating your business -- and the arrangement is exactly what you want it to be. What happens, however, if you pass away? Planning for your...
3 ways to protect your spouse when planning your estate
Sharing finances is one of the cornerstones of marriage. You share your income and pool your resources to achieve the best standard of living possible for your family. Given that you manage most everything together, you might take for granted that your spouse will...
Can you contest a will? What do you need to prove?
Many people work hard to help their loved ones during their final years, and a few of those people shockingly find that they’ve been removed from their parent or loved one’s will. Getting disinherited can be hurtful and surprising. You may also suspect that it was...
How to reassess your estate plans after a divorce
Whenever you hit a major "milestone" event in your life, it's a good idea to review your estate plans and update them. It's also a good idea to do so when you go through something unfortunate, like a divorce. There are many reasons why you should do this. Your former...