Young adults need essential legal documents like a healthcare proxy and living will to ensure their wishes are respected and their interests protected.
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more popular as couples seek financial clarity and protection. They help manage assets and debts and reduce conflicts, ensuring a stable future.
This article discusses the need for protection as we age, what guardianship is and how powers of attorney (POAs) are alternative estate planning strategies that give you more control.
Estate planning can be a sensitive topic for families to talk about. Here's how to get past the awkwardness and discuss estate planning with your family.
The fact that many baby boomers lack the robust pension and Social Security benefits enjoyed by their predecessors underscores the importance of working with an elder law attorney to plan for financing long-term care and guarding existing assets as they age.
The speakers touched on the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019, including the provision that a designated beneficiary must distribute the entire inherited IRA by Dec. 31 of the 10th year after the employee’s or IRA owner’s death (the 10-year rule), thus doing away with the stretch IRA for most beneficiaries.
Estate planning might sound like something for wealthy people with huge beach houses and billions in the bank. However, the truth is that estate planning is something we all need to think about to protect ourselves and loved ones.
Establishing an incapacity plan is crucial in estate planning. Learn how to protect your finances and make your wishes known in our comprehensive guide.
