Thinking about death, especially your own death, can be uncomfortable. Add to that the issue of what will happen to our assets after our deaths and it’s little wonder why so few people have created wills and other…
When you die, your last will and testament specify what you would like to happen to your dependents and your property. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace…
As the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified in the US, people are more aware than ever of the need for a will, a living trust, or other estate planning documents. Still, this knowledge is not translating into estate planning…
Stepchildren are often part of American families, and it is not uncommon for them to receive the same treatment as full biological children, even when inheritance is involved. This is particularly true where stepchildren are part of a…
The 2021 Wills and Estate Planning Study by Caring.com and YouGov found that, for Americans aged fifty-five and older, the percentage of those with a will has dropped from sixty to forty-four percent since 2019. This decrease is…
The need for estate planning becomes more and more critical as we get older. Many people avoid estate planning because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health, or disability. Others believe that…