Estate planning isn’t something you do once and forget about—it’s an ongoing process that helps ensure your financial affairs are in order and your loved ones are taken care of. One of the most important documents in an estate plan is a will, but over time, things change. Life events, financial shifts, and even tax [...]

Imagine this: Sarah and Robert, a retired couple in their late 60s, have spent decades building a comfortable life. Robert sold a successful business, and their combined estate, valued at $15 million, includes a mix of real estate, investments, and life insurance. They want to leave a legacy for their three children while supporting their [...]

Estate planning is a crucial step for retirees to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes and to provide clarity for their loved ones. Beyond the legal and financial aspects, it's essential to approach this process with sensitivity, acknowledging the emotional complexities involved. Here's a guide to help you navigate estate planning thoughtfully [...]

A key part of financial planning is estate planning. If you’ve got a solid financial plan, but your estate plan isn’t organized well (or doesn’t exist at all!), you might want to consider looking into putting your plan together. It’s a way to pass your hard work down to the next generation, and with the [...]

Do you have a plan for what will happen to your assets when you pass away? This may be something that you should be working into your overall financial plan. Without a specific estate plan and legacy plan, you won’t know what is going to happen to your money after you are gone. 1. Think [...]

Estate planning can be difficult to think about, let alone plan for. Maybe you’ve avoided putting together a concrete plan because you don’t want to think too far into the future when it’s time to pass on what you have. Or maybe you don’t think an estate plan is necessary because you’re not rich enough [...]

Estate planning is a big deal. It’s a way for us to leave what we’ve built over the course of our lives to our loved ones. Gifts of property and belongings can pass on a sense of family, care, and love and can also help your loved ones financially. So, what is the first and [...]