As I discuss estate planning with numerous individuals throughout the day, it never fails that at least one person comments, “Well, I don’t really need to do that…I’m still building my estate!” Somewhere along the line, the misconception that estate planning is only for those with vast wealth has become a commonly held belief. However,…
In this day and age, second marriages are not at all uncommon. Individuals entering into a second marriage are often doing so a little bit older and (hopefully) a little bit wiser. Furthermore, each person oftentimes is entering into a second marriages with their own property and assets. Second marriages frequently create blended families –…
Estate Planning is an important, and often essential, process for many (if not all) individuals. Women, in particular, should pay attention to this crucial planning step in life. Regardless of marital status or net worth, women have unique concerns and considerations that may impact their estate planning process. Women tend to live longer than men….
A Health Care Directive (often called a Living Will) is an important document to have in case you should become incapacitated, or unable to voice or make your own health care decisions. Through a Health Care Directive, you are able to name an agent to make health care decisions for you in times that you…
