Does Your Estate Plan Cover a Pandemic? The Naming of COVID-19 On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak: COVID-19. The name comes from CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and 19 for the year it began. The Future of the
Why Personal Possessions Matter in Estate Planning Imagine that your estate plan is complete. It covers your home, savings, and investments, ensuring your family receives these assets fairly and efficiently. It even protects your legacy from issues like divorce or bankruptcy. But what about your personal possessions? This is where problems often arise. Emotional Value
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Why a DIY Estate Plan Can Put Your Family at Risk We often hear this question: “Can’t I just grab a will off the internet, file a transfer-on-death deed for my land, add my kids to my bank account, and call it good?” It may sound simple, but unfortunately, estate planning is never that straightforward.
7 Common Excuses to Delay Estate Planning — And Why They’re a Mistake What makes you hesitate about estate planning? Many people come up with reasons to put it off, but most of those reasons end up causing bigger problems later. Below are 7 of the most common excuses we hear — and why you
Disinheriting a Child: What Parents Should Know Most parents want to treat their children equally in their wills. But sometimes, a parent decides not to leave anything to one child. Reasons vary: One child is already financially secure. Another child has special needs and parents want to protect their government benefits. Or a parent may