How to Talk to Your Family About Estate Planning Now
Your estate plan shouldn’t be a secret. According to CNBC, a poll found that 32% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 got a will because of COVID-19. It’s good that the pandemic is prompting people to tackle their estate plans, but if the pandemic is also...
What Happens When You Die in Debt?
What happens when you die in debt? It’s a question that more and more Americans are probably asking themselves. According to Experian, U.S. consumer debt reached a record high of $14.1 trillion in 2019. This total includes $9.6 trillion in mortgage loans, $1.4...
Watch Out for These Fraudulent Estate Planning Scams
You create an estate plan to protect your assets and your heirs – but what if you end up being scammed in the process? Unfortunately, there are some bad actors out there, and many of them would love to get their hands on a person’s life savings. Watch out for these...
How to Disinherit a Family Member and Why You May Want To
When someone dies, that person’s estate typically passes to any surviving spouse, children, or other close relatives. If a person dies intestate – without a will – the estate will likely be distributed this way under state law. But what if you don’t want one of your...