A will is an important part of any estate plan -- but it doesn’t have to be the focal point. Trusts have become increasingly popular vehicles for preserving wealth and passing it on to the next generation as people increasingly try to avoid the complicated (and...
Month: January 2020
3 compelling reasons to start estate planning instead of waiting
The creation of an estate plan or last will is an important protection for both you and the people you love. Far too many people make the preventable mistake of delaying the creation of their estate plan indefinitely, which may mean that they died intestate or without...
Who handles the responsibilities for your estate?
Estate planning is never on anybody’s list of “favorite things to do,” but it’s really important to have those plans in place -- just in case something happens. However, choosing the right people to manage those responsibilities can be complicated, especially if you...
Is medical debt making you broke? (You aren’t alone.)
Medical debt is a serious problem for many people -- even those who have insurance and are relatively stable, financially. A 2016 survey found that more than one-quarter of people in the United States have experienced problems paying a medical bill. Here are some of...