Think you are too young to need an estate plan? Think again!
In fact, all adults over age 18 should have some basic estate planning documents in place. And this is true regardless of how much money you have, whether you are married or single, and whether or not you have kids. On that note, if you are an adult of any age and the pandemic didn’t inspire you to create your estate plan, here are five reasons why you shouldn’t wait another day to get your plan started.
Read MoreA comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property and their family. Including provisions for the care of your children in your estate plan is essential for peace of mind. But many parents struggle with including such provisions as naming a legal guardian for their child in their plan.
Read MoreEven if you put a totally solid estate plan in place, it can turn out to be worthless for the people you love if it’s not regularly updated. Estate planning is not a one-and-done type of deal—your plan should continuously evolve along with your life circumstances and other changing conditions, such as your assets and the law.
Read MoreIn the aftermath of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s murder this March, his family and ex-girlfriend were locked in a bitter battle for custody of one of his young children. And as this ugly drama played out in the courtroom and tabloids, it highlighted the single most costly estate-planning mistake a parent can make.
Read MoreOne of your most important responsibilities as a parent is to select and legally document guardians for your children. However, most people have no idea how to even start this process, much less create a legally binding plan. Here are some basic steps to select and name a legal guardian.
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