Planning Your Estate with Your Spouse or Partner
The process of estate planning requires thoughtful consideration and a discussion with your spouse. In order to present your ideas to an estate planning lawyer, it is best to discuss them beforehand. Conversations about your future and what you will leave behind can be challenging if you and your loved
The 4 Main Obstacles to Digital Estate Planning
In an age when our lives are intertwined with the Internet of Things (IoT), identifying and managing the digital properties we own is more important than ever. We've moved beyond emailing family and using social media to connect with friends to using smart home devices and online investments. Today, understanding which
Keeping an Eye out for Elder Financial Abuse and Fraud
As reported by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), US elder financial abuse and fraud losses range from 2.6 to 36.5 billion dollars each year. Financial exploitation reported by elders is more common than all other forms of elder abuse, however, NCOA believes instances of elder financial fraud and abuse
Different Trust Types
Most of us are familiar with trusts, either as a reference to a beneficiary of a trust fund or as an entity itself. While some may think only wealthy people have trusts, trusts are common and useful tools for estate planning of all sizes. Assets are managed and protected, distributions