What Is an Estate Planning Checkup?

What Is an Estate Planning Checkup?

The start of the year is the time to review and revisit your estate plan. Just like going to the doctor and dentist for regular exams, it’s basic self-care. A recent article from Kiplinger, “Need an Estate Planning Checkup? Now is the Perfect Time,” advises having an...
What Is Better, a Trust or a Will?

What Is Better, a Trust or a Will?

Estate plans come in all sizes and shapes. One of the decisions in creating an estate plan is whether a trust should be part of your plan, as detailed in this recent article titled “Trust vs. Will: What They Share (And 6 Ways They are Different)” from Yahoo! Money....
Will Gift to Heir Be a Benefit or Burden?

Will Gift to Heir Be a Benefit or Burden?

Research shows that getting a lot of money can have harmful consequences. Before leaving a gift to an heir you should ask yourself some questions. According to MarketWatch, a study found that a third of people who received an inheritance had negative savings within...