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We live in a DIY world, so it's only natural to consider the pros and cons of tackling estate planning without professional help.While this option is available to you, there are several reasons why you should think twice before going down this path: You don't know...
Putting someone in charge of your personal affairs in the event that you cannot act for yourself is an important but difficult task. Anyone could suffer a serious illness or injury that results in incapacitation, and knowing that a trustworthy and responsible person...
When creating an estate plan, you hope that everything goes as planned, but you know that you're likely to face challenges.Fortunately, there's nothing you can't overcome with the right approach and some guidance. Here are some of the many questions that'll challenge...
Executors have many responsibilities. Some of them include selling your property, filing lawsuits on your behalf, paying creditors, distributing assets and reviewing medical records. Not everyone is an ideal candidate to be the executor of an estate. The person has to...
When it comes to your estate plan, you never want to find that you made a mistake. The only good part of pinpointing a mistake is that it puts you in a position to fix it before it causes harm in the future.People make estate planning mistakes for a variety of...
As you age, your life changes in many ways. Sometimes, you're excited about the direction you're heading. Other times, you're disappointed in something that happened and searching for ways to make it right.Regardless of the life circumstances you're dealing with, it's...
There are many types of professionals that are considered to be fiduciaries, including attorneys, real estate agents or brokers, accountants, business advisers, bankers and financial advisers. Then there are others such as trustees and executors that don't necessarily...
When your loved one asked you to serve as his or her health care proxy, you may have felt trusted and hoped you would never have to fulfill the role. Then recently, you got the news you hoped you would never hear -- your loved one can no longer make decisions for him-...
When creating or modifying your estate plan, consider every option that's available to you. By taking this approach, you reduce the risk of making a mistake that could complicate matters for your loved ones in the future.Many people overlook the benefits of a living...
You may know for a fact that you are named as a beneficiary in someone's will. For example, your parents may have made it clear to you that you are their sole beneficiary.Just the same, there are times when you may be surprised to find that you're someone's...