You’ve probably heard you need a trust to keep your family out of court and maybe out of conflict in the event of your death or...

The benefits of a unique estate planning vehicle known as a Lifetime Asset Protection Trust (LAPT) is not just for the ultra-wealthy.......

As the world and its laws continue to evolve, everyone needs to keep their estate plans up to date. An estate plan is a set of documents,...

Making important decisions for aging parents can be a challenging task, but power of attorney (POA) can provide peace of mind and clarity...

Investing in life insurance is a foundational part of estate planning, and when done right it’s a primary way to say “I love you” to your...

Whether it’s called “The Great Wealth Transfer,” “The Silver Tsunami,” or some other catchy sounding name, it’s a fact that a tremendous...

People are often curious — or confused — about the role trusts play in saving on taxes. Given how frequently this issue comes up, I will...

If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Otherwise, your online...

If you have preferences about what happens to your digital footprint after your death, you need to take action. Otherwise, your online...

August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key...

August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key...

Even if you put a totally solid estate plan in place, it can turn out to be worthless for the people you love if it’s not regularly...

When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund - or trust - is...

Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling...

Unless you’ve created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become incapacitated) many of your...

Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die many of your assets must first pass through the court process known as probate...

Even if the process is amicable, divorce can be one of life's most stressful events. With so many major changes taking place, it’s easy...

Over just the last two years, we’ve seen historic levels of damage caused by natural disasters in the U.S. From blizzards in Texas and...

If you have minor children and have not yet selected a guardian, you are not unlike many parents who put off this critically important...

If you are running a business, it’s easy to give estate planning less priority than your other business matters. After all, if you’re...