Just because a person has a great deal of wealth does not mean that they understand how to handle it effectively or protect it in the event that they pass away. In the last couple of years, the deaths of several celebrities with large estates have shed light on just...
Tips to more easily discuss estate planning with your parents
At some point, you may find it necessary to sit down with your parents to discuss their estate plan. This sounds like a simple conversation, until you realize that you actually need to take the first step. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ease the stress...
Things to know about a living will
When creating an estate plan, it's only natural to focus your attention on what will happen to your assets upon your death. While it's important to think about your loved ones after you are gone, there are other details that deserve your attention. For example, you...
Things you need to know about a special needs trust
Are you concerned about what will happen to a loved one with a disability after you pass on? If so, one of the best things you can do is create a special needs trust. This may not put your mind entirely at ease, but it will go a long way in helping you feel better...
Sibling money squabbles are often about parents
There are times when siblings talk about money; however, this doesn't typically lead to any type of argument or disagreement. But here's something else you need to think about: When siblings do fight about money, it is often their parents who are at the center of the...