Is a Handwritten Will Effective?
After the 2018 passing of the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, her family and lawyer initially thought she had died without a will. But in 2019, three handwritten wills—two from 2010 ...
Productivity Tips for the New Year
Are you feeling bogged down in a swamp of clutter, deadlines, and incomplete tasks? As we start the dawn of a new year, make it your goal to do a ...
Planning for Your Automobile
Have you considered what will happen to your car when you pass away? In 2019, it is projected that there will be 281.3 million registered vehicles in the United States. ...
Estate Planning for Military Families
No matter the time of year, it is always a good opportunity for members of the military and their loved ones to consider setting up — or revising an existing ...
Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make and How to Avoid Them
Farming or ranching is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of life. Unfortunately, many farmers and ranchers fail to make ...
Myths We Tell Ourselves About Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. Making the decision to move forward with the planning requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This ...
Who’s On Your Team?
Estate planning is not just about what happens to your stuff when you die. It is about coordinating all aspects of your life so (i) you can be taken care ...
Planning for Stepchildren and Step-Grandchildren
The structure of families has changed in the United States: According to statistics cited by the Pew Research Center, six out of ten women who remarry are in blended families, ...
Ethical Wills: Passing on Your Wisdom and Experience to the Next Generation
Each person accumulates a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and values throughout the course of their life. Regardless of whether you are financially wealthy, you have a great deal to share ...
Missed a Required Minimum Distribution? Here’s How to Fix It
The retirement years are supposed to be carefree—but what if you neglected to take the required minimum distribution (RMD) from one or more of your retirement accounts or took a ...