How Inheriting a House Can Go Wrong: Lessons from the Headlines
Owning a house can be complicated. Inheriting one can be more complicated. Although many inheritances proceed without major issues, unexpected legal, financial and family complications can turn a valuable asset into a burden. Whether you’re working on your estate plan...
What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts After You Die? Plan Your Digital Legacy Now
Internet users have more than five social media accounts on average, according to GWI. Regardless of whether you have one account or a dozen, there’s a question you should ask yourself: What do you want to happen to your accounts when you die? By taking a few simple...
What’s the Best Age for Estate Planning? Hint: It’s Probably Younger Than You Think
Many people put off estate planning because they don’t think they don’t need to worry about it yet… and then they keep putting it off. The simple truth is that no one knows what the future will hold, so it’s prudent to create an estate plan early and update it often....
Watch Out for Inheritance Scams
If there’s money involved, scammers will try to find a way to get their hands on it. Some recent inheritance scams have used long-con tactics to trick people into thinking they’ve inherited money, while others prey on grieving loved ones. The more you know about these...