According to a 2007 study conducted by Microsoft, the average web user has 25 online accounts ranging from social network accounts to banking and financial accounts. In America alone, nearly 72% of American adults have an online presence or use social media sites. These accounts are a part of the web that links almost everyone […]
Read More »Help for the Brand New Executor
When you are named as executor after someone has died, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Ideally, the deceased told you in advance that they were planning to name you as executor and you had a chance to discuss their wishes and gather information. But that is not always the case and […]
Read More »Why Do You Need a Will?
This article gives the example of a businessman who had named his son as the nominee in all his investments. Since the son was managing all the father’s investments, it was convenient. But since the businessman passed away without making a will, now his daughter is finding it difficult to prove that she, too, has […]
Read More »Business and Avoiding Probate Problems
Small and family business owners have heard many nightmares about similar businesses that have had problems with probate. Many of the stories are true. However, with careful planning most of the problems associated with probate can be avoided. Business owners normally fear probate because of the numerous nightmare stories they have heard about it. […]
Read More »Transferring Real Estate without Probate
Many people who wish to have their estate avoid the probate process hit a wall when it comes to real estate. However, there are three widely used ways that real estate can be easily transferred after you pass away that do not involve probate.
Read More »Now That’s Awkward!
An awkward part of estate planning is telling your kids how much — or how little — they’ll get. Here’s how a financial planner can help. For clients, one of the most stressful aspects of estate planning — already an emotionally difficult process — is the prospect of telling heirs what they plan to […]
Read More »Rare Books in an Estate: What to Do?
One of the most difficult tasks facing someone taking care of a loved one’s estate is figuring out which items are valuable. We all know that inherited fine art can be very valuable and should be evaluated by a professional and there are endless blogs, magazines, and TV shows that discuss what to do with […]
Read More »Money Tips for Families
Between life insurance, wills and other financial tools, many parents of more meager means can also take steps to make sure their kids will be okay financially after they’re gone. And as much as families despise talking about money, the measures don’t always require a lot of work.
Read More »Estate Planning and 2014: Looking Back
Every year has new developments in estate planning. 2014 was no different in this regard. Some of the changes to estate planning in 2014 are very important to know about. With 2014 just behind us, now is a good time to look back and see what changed in estate planning during the year. After […]
Read More »A Few Words on Perpetual Trusts
Most people struggle to plan their financial futures beyond the next decade, while those with money and foresight are likely to think well in advance about what they want to leave their children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. But what about planning for eternity? It seems too long to contemplate. Yet in the last several decades, […]
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