Gen X Is Approaching Retirement—But Many Are Missing a Critical Piece
As Generation X approaches retirement, many remain without a comprehensive estate plan. This USA Today article explores the risks—and why proactive planning matters.
Here’s What Happens to Your Retirement Accounts After You Die
Retirement accounts follow different rules from other assets you may own. After you die, the people you love most may face unexpected tax burdens if you don’t understand how the rules work. Read more… Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs often represent the single largest category of wealth for American families. According to recent data, […]
Trusts in a Will vs. Living Trusts: What You Should Know (Part 2)
A living trust offers immediate protection and probate avoidance, but understanding how it works and whether it fits your goals is essential to making the right choice. Read more…
Why a “Quick and Simple” Estate Plan Review Is a Myth
If your estate plan is years old, or you did it yourself, you may call an attorney asking for a quick, low-cost review of your estate planning documents, thinking it’s a quick and easy process. The reality is that an estate plan review is (or should be) more complicated than most people think. Read more…
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?
What Happens to Your Debt When You Die? Many people worry about leaving debt behind for their loved ones, but the reality of what happens to debt after death is more complex than you likely realize. Read more…
Why So Much Money Ends Up in the Department of Unclaimed Property… and What This Means for You
Every year, billions of dollars quietly sit with state governments, unclaimed and forgotten. Learn how proper estate planning keeps what you own from getting lost. Read more…
The One Bill Every Family Needs to Understand Right Now
The massive, so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” (“OBBB”), which became law on July 4th, brings sweeping changes to taxes, healthcare, and benefits that will affect nearly every American family.
PROBATE: WHAT IT IS & HOW TO AVOID IT — PART 1
Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die, many of your assets must pass through the court process known as probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be time-consuming, costly, and open to the public, and because of this, avoiding probate—and keeping your family out of court—is a central goal of most estate plans.
Understanding Your Rights as a Beneficiary in Trust Administration
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and when you’re a beneficiary of a trust, the process of trust administration can feel overwhelming. It’s essential to understand your rights as a beneficiary to ensure that the trust is being managed correctly and that you receive what you’re entitled to.
What You Need to Know About Trusts & Homeowner’s Insurance
Putting your home in a trust is a smart estate-planning move, but it can create unexpected insurance complications if not handled correctly. Learn how to protect one of your most valuable assets by properly aligning your homeowner’s insurance with your trust.