Why You Need A Will Regardless of Wealth Status

A will is an essential part of any estate plan. It is a vital legal document that designates the distribution of your assets, after death, to specific people. You can decide who inherits your assets and particular times when they can access them. It is Read More …

10 Don’ts of Estate Planning

Not having an estate plan at all You may have your reasons for procrastinating, but ultimately nobody escapes death. Thorough planning and thoughtful consideration can help you ensure that your affairs will be handled according to your wishes. Don’t leave your loved ones in an Read More …

“Daniel’s Husband”- A Heart Wrenching Tragedy About Marriage and Estate Planning.

“Daniel’s Husband,” an emotional and dramatic play, examines the fragility of human relationships and whether marriage is an optimal option for all couples. The opening scene introduces the two men, Daniel and Mitchell, who are genuinely in love yet are not legally married. The well-dressed Read More …

Estate Planning Mishap: Revoking the Power of Attorney

A revocation of the Power of Attorney is a legal document which confirms that you, the principal, no longer want the agent, the person who was named power, to act on your behalf. While having a Power of Attorney is certainly a vital part of Read More …

How to Initiate Family Communication Regarding Estate Planning

Have you ever wanted to draft an estate plan, but couldn’t muster up the courage to discuss it with family? This is a common occurrence when it comes to family planning. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from putting off the matter. A discussion with your Read More …

The Importance of Advance Directives

Aging is inescapable, and while many have tried to delay or avoid the inevitable, none have succeeded. It’s important, therefore, to plan accordingly for old age. While this may include a myriad of things, estate planning (specifically incapacity planning) is vital in making sure that Read More …

5 Estate Planning Tips for New Parents

For most new parents, caring for their newborn infant (and all the baggage that comes with that) is already enough of a burden without thinking of the worst coming to fruition. However, it often turns out that preparing for the unexpected can lead to less Read More …

Planning for Retirement – 9 Things to Consider Before Leaving the Workforce

When we first start the journey of our career, we never really consider a 401k plan or anything of the sort. Retirement feels like a vague, distant concept rather than something that will actually happen someday. Yet, it is almost as if we blink and Read More …

One Day Here, Next Day Gone: How A Micro Estate Plan Protects Our Children

As we grow older, we do not necessarily want to think about the end that is drawing near. As a result, we often choose to delay estate planning because it is a sign to us that our time here on earth is coming to an Read More …

Accounting for Foreign Assets in Estate Planning

In today’s rapidly globalizing economy, diplomats, government officials, travel representatives, and employees of major international companies are not the only ones who have access to overseas travel and communication. Standard, everyday people such as immigrants or simply people with family abroad may all have assets Read More …