Blog tagged as Estate Planning

Veterans: Your Legacy is Worth Protecting

Veterans: Your Legacy is Worth Protecting

By John

In an aging society, you might find yourself facing difficult end-of-life decisions for your loved ones sooner than you expect. And when you do, you’ll realize that the journey is rarely straightforward. Read more…
Monday, November 11, 2024 10:28 AM - Comment(s)
Navigating End-of-Life Care: Lessons from a Daughter's Tragic Experience

Navigating End-of-Life Care: Lessons from a Daughter's Tragic Experience

By John

In an aging society, you might find yourself facing difficult end-of-life decisions for your loved ones sooner than you expect. And when you do, you’ll realize that the journey is rarely straightforward. Read more…
Monday, October 28, 2024 12:07 PM - Comment(s)
Common Estate Planning Myths Debunked

Common Estate Planning Myths Debunked

By John

October 21-27, 2024 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, which means it's time to shed light on this often misunderstood and frequently avoided topic. Read more…
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:31 PM - Comment(s)
A Power of Attorney May Not Be What You Think

A Power of Attorney May Not Be What You Think

By John

If you've ever considered planning for your future or helped someone plan for theirs, you've probably heard the term "power of attorney." But do you really know what it is and how it works? Read more…
Sunday, October 06, 2024 4:23 PM - Comment(s)
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Creating Your Estate Plan With A.I.

Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Creating Your Estate Plan With A.I.

By John

It seems that everyone is using AI these days, and some even use it for doing their estate planning documents, thinking they’re saving time and money.
Monday, September 09, 2024 9:00 AM - Comment(s)
Would $23,000 Make a Difference to You?

Would $23,000 Make a Difference to You?

By John

Imagine discovering thousands of $$$ that belong to you, only to be told you can't have it. It’s called “unclaimed property,” and it's been handed over to the government without your knowledge.
Monday, August 12, 2024 9:00 AM - Comment(s)
Would You Make this Million Dollar Mistake?

Would You Make this Million Dollar Mistake?

By John

Imagine this: You're in your twenties and you fill out a form at work, naming your significant other as the beneficiary of your retirement account. Fast forward 28 years - you've long since broken up, lived a full life, and died, and your ex gets your now-million-dollar nest egg.
Monday, August 05, 2024 6:00 AM - Comment(s)
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 4 of 4: Elvis and the Scammers

Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 4 of 4: Elvis and the Scammers

By John

From the King of Rock to everyday homeowners - no one is immune to property scams. Read the last installment of our celebrity estate planning series, “Elvis and the Scammers”, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Monday, July 29, 2024 9:00 AM - Comment(s)
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 3 of 4: Jay Leno's Case is No Laughing Matter

Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 3 of 4: Jay Leno's Case is No Laughing Matter

By John

For the last two blogs, we’ve discussed celebrities and how they planned (or didn’t!) for their deaths. In this third installment of our four-part celebrity series, we discuss a topic that no one wants to think about as it may seem to be a fate worse than death: incapacity. Unlike death, not everyon...

Monday, July 22, 2024 9:00 AM - Comment(s)
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 2 of 4: Vanilla Ice Has Thoughts

Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 2 of 4: Vanilla Ice Has Thoughts

By John

Vanilla Ice shares his estate planning experience and the things he learned, including how to incorporate trusts and life insurance into your plan. And boy oh boy does he have thoughts about lawyers!
Monday, July 15, 2024 9:00 AM - Comment(s)