Comprehensive estate planning is a long-term process. It is not complete simply because the many pieces of your estate plan have been considered and put into place. Your estate plan must be reviewed periodically, and with so much at stake it must also be protected. In addition to taking important…
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Planning for Incapacity
A comprehensive estate plan is more than just a Last Will and Testament coupled with a trust. In includes important aspects that require careful planning for a long period of time. For instance, considering long-term medical care as part of your financial outlook and retirement planning is an important part…
Talking to Your Spouse About Estate Planning
While comprehensive estate planning is an important discussion, it is not typically one families have while sitting around the dinner table or enjoying family game night. The fact is that estate planning can be a difficult topic to bring up, and discussions about the approaches you and your spouse will…
Potential Changes for Retirees Could Mean Changes for Your Estate Plan
The impact of the newest tax reform efforts will likely take a long time to settle in. However, there are many potential short-term changes that could impact retirees in the coming years. That means that reviewing and revising your estate plan could be an essential component of being prepared for…
Late-In-Life Divorce Challenges and Your Estate Plan
Divorce is never an easy experience, no matter what age it occurs at. However, individuals going through a late-in-life divorce may be even more surprised at some of the challenges this experience can present. Many of the difficulties experienced by older individuals that make the choice to get divorced can…
Life Insurance and the Estate Tax
There are a number of important factors to consider when it comes to comprehensive estate planning. Every family has unique needs, and every estate plan is different and designed in a way that best meets those needs. However, many estate plans include life insurance as an important component of ensuring…
Preventing Disagreements from Unraveling Your Estate Plan
Comprehensive estate planning is challenging, and the process is unique for every couple and individual. Most people put a lot of time and energy into crafting an appropriate estate plan, including working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure that the estate planning mechanisms they want to put…
Warning Signs of Disagreements Over Your Estate Plan
Working with an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure that your comprehensive estate plan meets your needs as well as the unique needs of your family and beneficiaries is an important part of the estate planning process. However, even when you have created a solid and comprehensive estate plan, your…
The Importance of Business Succession Plans
Owning a business is hard work. Whether you have started your business from scratch or purchased it, business ownership is a challenging and rewarding experience. When you put so much time, energy, and money into making sure you operate a successful business, it is important to make sure you put…
Addressing College Costs in Your Estate Plan
The importance of education cannot be underestimated. From the foundations built in grade school to higher education, the rewards of focusing on education are many. So, too, are the costs. It is no secret that education, specifically higher education, can be costly and result in an individual incurring a lot…