Will your estate plan need to include a pour-over will?
When you created your trust, you likely transferred most of your assets to its ownership. This might have been a painstaking process, and whether on purpose or by mistake, you might have left property out of it. While it may not make sense to add these assets to your...
Can your leave your home in a 55+ community to your loved ones?
Many people choose to downsize to a smaller, easier-to-manage home once their children are grown and on their own. Residential areas known as 55+ communities have become very popular for those who haven’t yet reached the age where they need to be in assisted living...
Why should you revisit estate planning as you prepare to remarry for the second time?
Getting married for the second time is rather common, but it does present some complications as it relates to estate planning. You'll want to take specific steps as you remarry to protect your heirs when you add a new spouse and additional family members into the mix....