Create a Stronger Blended Family Through Estate Planning
Blended families were once considered “non-traditional” families. Today, blended families have become just as common as non-blended families. Currently, 52% of married couples (or unmarried couples who live together) have a step-kin relationship of some kind, and 4 in...
Leaving Your Pet in Your Will Won’t Protect Them – Do This Instead
Although it might seem foolproof to leave your pet to someone you trust through your Will, this estate planning tool alone won’t work to protect your pet from an uncertain future. Read more to learn why a Will is not the best planning tool for your pet and what you should do instead to ensure your furry, feathered, or scaly friends are cared for no matter what.
Estate Planning Before You Travel: Why It’s Critically Important
Vacations can be the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from work and responsibilities, and enjoy your spouse, partner, kids’ or friend’s company. But before you head off on your next getaway, there’s something else you should consider doing that might not sound quite as fun—creating an estate plan.
4 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Estate Plan Updated
Laws change. Your life changes. It’s important for your estate plan to be up-to-date with these changes. Your estate plan is a set of documents, such as a will or trust, that dictate how your assets will be distributed upon your death or incapacity. Hopefully your...