Last will and testament

Creating a last will and testament is important for every adult. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve accumulated many assets, or barely own anything. A will is especially important if you have children, and extremely important if they are still minors. However, studies repeatedly show that less than half of people have a will of any […]

When it comes to estate planning, there are plenty of important things to consider. While it’s always important to have a will, there are other methods to pass down your accumulated wealth to your heirs. One of those methods is via a trust. You may think that trusts are only for the extremely wealthy. After […]

When my friend’s grandmother passed away about ten years ago, she left a small legacy for each of her six grandchildren. It was a surprise to my friend, since her grandma had constantly warned not to expect any inheritance since she was dead broke. She talked about it so often that even I knew about […]

Nothing brings out intense emotions quite like money. Even in close-knit families, the reading of a will can bring up age-old resentments and jealousies. When you the stress of a fight to the grief of losing a loved one, tensions can fly high. While everyone has the right to dispose of their assets as they […]