Have Your Beneficiaries Been Reviewed Lately?
There are various reasons why your listed beneficiaries might not fit your current intentions. It can also prove costly because of circumstances beyond your control.
Steps to Take After the Death of a Family Member
Death can preoccupy us during the COVID-19 crisis. There can be some good in that if we finally take care of our estate plan. Having a current estate plan makes all the difference for our family when the time comes. And when we do what is necessary, we can get on with the business of […]
How Does the New SECURE Act Affect You?
On January 1, 2020, the SECURE Act became law. The new law will affect most retirement plan and IRA participants. SECURE Act Changes Affecting You Now The age limit is removed for contributions to traditional IRAs. Before the SECURE Act, you were required to stop making contributions at age 70½. However, now you can continue […]
The Truth About Probate and Why You Should Avoid It.
Probate: What it is. Why you should avoid it. Probate is the process of administering the estate of someone who has died or become incapacitated. It exists because no one can legally sign your name, even your spouse. According to the AARP, over $2 billion dollars is spent on Probate-related expenses, an average of 2-7% […]