POD and TOD Account Disadvantages
What are POD and TODs? They are an increasingly popular method of providing for the distribution of financial accounts at your death. They are helpful in certain situations; however, there are critical limitations and risks associated with using them.
Health Care Power of Attorney and Kids
Is it necessary for your children to have a Health Care Power of Attorney document? The short answer is- Maybe
A Chicago Cop, George Halas, and Prince
What could those three people possibly have in common? Horrendous estate planning.
Know Your Health Care Rights
We have all experienced the health care system. Honestly, can you say you are looking forward to your next experience? Part of it is the uncertainty of what we will find out. However, most of our anxiety and frustration is about the feeling we are not in control. Well, you can be, and you have the right to be in total control of your health and your care.
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.
Living Trust Timely Updates to Act Now
The Fall Season is traditionally when clients finally take care of their Living Trust and estate plan. There isn’t anyone who hasn’t thought of taking care of this critical business. But there always seems to be something more important to do. Hopefully, this update gives you some valuable information and an incentive.
6 Estate Planning Myths
We are all guilty of putting something off to a later date. And if there is one thing that is very high on that list, it is taking care of our estate planning. Often, we just don’t want to think about our death and most of our lives; we don’t consider our mortality. But none […]
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 […]
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% […]