When you’re deciding to whom to leave assets, most people choose their children or other descendants. However, you also need to decide on the “contingent remainder” beneficiary. In other words, who … [Read more...] about What’s an “Atom Bomb” or “Contingent Remainder” Beneficiary?
Fair Isn’t Always Equal and Vice Versa
When you’re deciding how your assets should be divided at death, sometimes dividing them equally is the appropriate choice. But, sometimes it’s not. Fair isn’t always equal or vice versa. Read on to … [Read more...] about Fair Isn’t Always Equal and Vice Versa
Whom Do You Want to Get Your Assets?
Most of us have an idea whom we’d choose to receive our assets at our death. But often we don’t contemplate what should happen if the people whom we’ve selected die before us. Read on to learn more … [Read more...] about Whom Do You Want to Get Your Assets?
Common Reasons to do Estate Planning – Part 2
Not everyone needs a million dollars to have a reason to create an estate plan. Other reasons to make sure you have an estate plan in place include having children/grandchildren, a recent divorce, … [Read more...] about Common Reasons to do Estate Planning – Part 2
Common Reasons to do Estate Planning
Not everyone needs a million dollars to have a reason to create an estate plan. Other reasons to make sure you have an estate plan in place include having children/grandchildren, a recent divorce, … [Read more...] about Common Reasons to do Estate Planning
Estate Planning in a Blended Family
Blended families can consist of an unending variety of relationship combinations. Stepparents, half-siblings, siblings, step siblings, adopted children…the list goes on. If you find yourself in a … [Read more...] about Estate Planning in a Blended Family
Disinheriting a Family Member in Estate Planning
There are many reasons people may choose to disinherit a family member. If this choice is made, it is important that it is done properly. If not, the courts may end up awarding the disinherited person … [Read more...] about Disinheriting a Family Member in Estate Planning