Almost everything can be done online these days, and most of the time, it makes our lives easier and saves time. But should you download and fill out a generic will online because… “I live a boring, generic life that never changes” — said no one ever. But in all seriousness, we know people value their time and money, Continue Reading →
When you hear the word ‘legacy,’ what comes to mind? For some, maybe it means becoming famous or well-known for your contributions to the world, even if just to your family or immediate community. For others, it may mean building wealth that will surpass your lifetime. Others may think of close family connections and ancestry. If you’re thinking of Continue Reading →
It’s common for young families to put off estate and will planning for several reasons. Perhaps they feel they have “plenty of time” because they are young and healthy. They feel thinking about death is too depressing. Or maybe it’s just a simple fact that they don’t think they have enough assets to warrant a will. In any case, Continue Reading →
This is for all the parents out there. If you have one, two, three or more children then it’s important to know how you can secure their future and incorporate them into your estate plan. There are different ways to go about this depending on the following: Your child or children are under the age of 18 and legally Continue Reading →
Life can be difficult and filled with many ups and downs and challenges, but it doesn’t need to be all gloom and doom. It doesn’t have to be difficult when you take each obstacle one step at a time. Sit down and think of ways you’d cover all your bases by taking the initiative and thinking about your estate plan Continue Reading →
Many things can happen in life, and it’s not always possible to plan for every scenario individually. Oftentimes, we never want to think about those what-if scenarios that deal with an untimely death. These topics are tough to think about. That’s why it’s best to frame it as a selfless decision. Thinking about every possible estate planning scenario Continue Reading →
Broaching the topic of estate planning with your children can be a daunting task, with a mixture of difficult emotions for everyone involved, rising to the surface—anxiety, fear, or even avoidance. Depending on their age, maybe you think they might not follow or understand the discussion. But it’s important to talk to your children about estate planning. Overall, no Continue Reading →
While planning your estate and will is vital for ensuring that your family is well taken care of, life happens, and the planning process is continuously put off. While we can urge you to start planning today, let’s look more in-depth as to why you should plan out life insurance and the issues that can arise if you don’t plan Continue Reading →
Assigning guardianship shares a lot in common with planning your estate. What if something happens to me, who will watch over my children? There is a lot of stress and anxiety that goes with handing over parental control of a child, but there doesn’t have to be. Just like planning your estate, you have control over who you want to Continue Reading →
Planning your estate and planning your legacy may correlate in some aspects, but are, at their core, entirely different. Planning your legacy is creating a memorable image of yourself that will last for future generations. Think of it this way—leaving behind a legacy is just like writing a book. It’s creating your story for others to read and reflect. Estate Continue Reading →