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Proper legacy planning could be one of the greatest gifts you give your loved ones. However, you may be delaying the process of creating an estate plan because you’re thinking, “Where do I start?” Below are key questions you should be asking about your estate plan. Have You Created Your Will? A will is often […]Continue reading
An estate plan is your opportunity to indicate how you want your property, belongings, and financial assets distributed after you die. Without a written plan, you leave these personal choices up to state law and probate courts. An estate plan is more than just a will Designates durable powers of attorney to watch over […]Continue reading
For young couples just getting started, new commitments, such as buying their first home or having children, bring with them the responsibility of making sure their loved ones are financially covered. Life insurance can help loved ones maintain their standard of living and keep your family’s plans for the future on track after you’ve passed […]Continue reading
When your time comes, will you feel comfortable with who receives your estate and how the process is managed? Would it be prudent to place restrictions on how the gift is received? When planning an estate, inheritance is a privilege, not a right. How will your estate best be distributed? If you have children, should […]Continue reading
It’s no surprise that couples disagree throughout their marriage. For the most part, those differences can be resolved relatively quickly, but common ground can feel very far off when it comes to estate planning. A few critical considerations can influence how you select and communicate your intentions to your beneficiaries. Moreover, the spectrum of complexities […]Continue reading
Many wealth advisors suggest their clients don’t have a long-term care plan in place. Yet, people ages 65 and older currently have a 70% chance of needing long-term care services, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It’s advisable to start preparing for long-term care costs between ages 40 – 50. But […]Continue reading
Wills and trusts are both estate-planning tools that can help ensure your assets are protected and bequeathed to your heirs. However, the transfer process becomes more involved when passing wealth to a subsequent generation. We highly recommend consulting with a legal advisor since both of these are legal documents and there are a number of state-specific requirements […]Continue reading
According to the FINRA website: power of attorney is a legal document you sign to grant someone you trust with authority to make decisions on your behalf. You must sign when you’re still mentally competent for your power of attorney to be valid. Planning for the future with a power of attorney could minimize complications […]Continue reading
“Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.” The saying is true, and the cycle is real. As the expression indicates, after the buying, the building, and the selling, there’s rarely anything left of a family’s wealth for the fourth generation. Multi-generational planning focuses on breaking that cycle by allowing your heirs to have the knowledge […]Continue reading
For many, owning a business is the American dream come true, and making management decisions that grow your business brings about well-deserved feelings of accomplishment. Playing devil’s advocate here—did you decide to use any of your cash flow to fund your retirement investments? According to CNBC, 78% of small-business owners plan to sell their […]Continue reading
