You have a will, which can be enough for certain issues, such as providing for minor children or deciding where and how your assets will be disposed of at death. But a will is not necessarily [...]
“My father is a CPA, and growing up, I worked in his office during high school and college and got to witness him in action with clients. Now, on the other side of things where I was doing [...]
No matter how good of a relationship you have with your aging parents, estate planning is a sensitive subject. Approach with care. Here’s some tips for transitioning your loved ones into [...]
When people think about their estate, they tend to think of the assets they will pass on, like their stamp collection, a home or vacation property, and of course, their money. However, it’s [...]
The best time to get involved in your aging parents’ affairs is early on, long before your loved ones are in ill health or their affairs are in trouble. Start with a simple inquiry. Ask when [...]
Removing and replacing a trustee might seem like no big deal, but it can be serious because of the wide-ranging effects on the trust. Sometimes, for example, the person removing and replacing [...]
There are many factors that bear on the choice of trustee. The purpose of the trust; its duration; the ages, health, and circumstances of the beneficiaries; and the types of assets to be [...]