Will vs. Trust: Is One Better than the Other?
When it comes to planning your estate, you might be wondering whether you should use a will or a trust (or both). Understanding the similarities and the differences between these two important documents may help you decide which strategy is better for you. What is a...
Key Estate Planning Documents You Need
There are five estate planning documents you may need, regardless of your age, health, or wealth: Durable power of attorney Advanced medical directives Will Letter of instruction Living trust The last document, a living trust, isn’t always necessary, but...
Supreme Court Rules on Inherited IRAs
As a result of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Clark v. Rameker, IRA assets inherited by a nonspouse beneficiary are no longer protected from creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding. Background In 2005, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection...
Avoiding Inheritance Conflict in Your Family
Even in the most close-knit families, an inheritance can cause a feud if the deceased hasn’t left a detailed plan. You might be thinking, “That would never happen to my family!” Unfortunately, family feuds over inheritances are all too common. To...
Organizing Your Finances: Before and After a Personal Loss
The death of a spouse or life partner is one of the toughest events you can go through. Along with the emotional adjustment of continuing on without your best friend, there is additional stress involved in facing the relevant financial issues while you are still...Ready to Get Acquainted?
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