It is important for both men and women to do their estate planning. However, that does not mean that the process is exactly the same for both genders. Women often face some unique challenges that may not impact men — or, at least, may not impact them as often. For instance, take a look at […]

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Your spouse files for divorce. As the process moves forward, you start adjusting your estate plan. You want to cut your spouse — soon to be your ex — out of it entirely. Can you do that? You can, but it is important to note that there are cases where your ex may have a legal […]

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People often spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to put the family home into their estate plan. Do they just leave it to the kids in equal amounts? Do they sell the house and leave the money to the children? Do they ask the children which kids want it and which […]

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Estate planning can be emotional. No one wants to think about their own death, and making plans around your passing can seem morbid. However, taking steps to make sure that your estate is squared away can save your loved ones from additional grief after you pass. Here are a few considerations that women should especially be […]

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Like many people, you have put off estate planning for years. You’ve finally decided to settle down and do it, but now you’re not sure where to start. It all feels so overwhelming, especially as you deal with retirement and other such events. To help you, here are a few early steps you can take: This list […]

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It’s no secret that divorce has an impact on estate planning. When your marriage ends, you need to make sure your estate plan does not still leave assets to your ex. You need to update your life insurance beneficiary designation. You need to consider who will make end-of-life care decisions for you. And these are […]

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As social trends continue to change, the typical age of a first-time mother keeps getting older. This can have a big impact on estate planning for those who have children later in life. Over the last two decades, per the Pew Research Center, the number of mothers who are at least 40 years old has tripled. Technically, […]

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It seems like every generation should live a bit longer than the last, right? We invest so much time and money in technology, medicine and related fields. We understand the human body in ways people couldn’t fathom not that long ago. Many medical technologies that seemed like science fiction to our grandparents are now very […]

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Nobody wants to lose their financial stability after their marriage fails. Reliable financial income is crucial to overall peace of mind and personal well-being. The transition from marriage to divorce is not always easy when large financial shifts are made, especially when you have the most to lose. One of the greatest mistakes people make […]

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Estate planning involves, among other things, determining how to leave your money to your children. When you pass away, your wealth goes to them. You simply need to figure out the best way to do it. But what if the children need that money now? Giving it to them in advance could have a massive […]

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