Estate Planning

Purchases of cryptocurrency have increased in recent years -- and that's thrown a new curveball into the estate planning process for some families.  Estate planning attorneys have learned how to guide their clients in most effectively securing, transferring or gifting...

A trust is an excellent way to leave money and other assets to the next generation. It gives you control in a way that a will cannot.  For instance, a trust could stipulate that the beneficiary has to use it for educational purposes, or it could hold the money until...

Many individuals have at least a rudimentary understanding of the importance of having a will, yet many will still wait until later in life to get their affairs in order. Estate planning, including drafting a will, isn't really something that you should delay. Life is...

Most people don’t have an estate plan, and there is something to be said for the argument that everyone needs to make one quickly. Far too many people pass away without a plan and leave confusion for their heirs.  That said, there are certain times in life when you...

Estate planning is crucial to ensuring that the wealth you’ve worked hard to accumulate, grow and preserve is handed down to your family and given to nonprofit organizations doing work you value. However, once you finish your estate planning, it’s time to think about...

Many people do not understand the full range of tasks that estate planning covers and think it only refers to determining what happens to the things you own when you die.  Planning for death is a crucial part of estate planning. Yet, an estate plan can also benefit...

Did you know that the majority of Americans do not have an estate plan? Despite the fact that everyone will someday need to use such a plan and pass assets to their heirs, most people have not even taken the basic steps to create their personal plan.  You may think...

Anyone can benefit from estate planning, whether they're single, married, newly divorced or remarried. Having at least a will is important if you're a couple without children, especially if you want to pass on your assets to specific loved ones. What happens if you...