Having an autistic child can change many of your plans for life. Decisions about everything from where you live to how you approach family meals may have to change. Once you adjust your expectations for the needs of your child, living with an autistic son or daughter...
Estate Planning
Tips to help you ask your parents about a will
Talking about a Will is tough. Your parents may not want you to bring it up because they simply feel uncomfortable talking about the end of their lives. You may feel nervous about asking because you do not want to sound like you just want to know more about your...
What are some estate-planning options for spendthrift heirs?
Parents, grandparents and others with heirs who have less-than-stellar fiscal aptitudes face additional estate-planning challenges. On the one hand, they want to provide these heirs with financial resources. But on the other, they want to ensure that any bequests...
Four Problematic Estate Planning Myths
Do not buy into the estate planning myths that you hear so often. They can be very problematic, and many people have made serious mistakes based on these false ideas. Below are four myths to watch out for. They can be costly. 1. Only the elderly need estate plans. You...
Have You Considered a Pet Trust When Setting Up Your Estate Planning?
If you are a loving owner of a cherished pet, it's likely that you have already worried about what might happen to Fido or Fluffy after you're gone. Companion animals provide their owners with unconditional love and devotion, so it's only natural that pet owners would...
The unintended consequences of incentive trusts
An incentive trust may help you ensure that your heirs act responsibly after you pass away. For instance, popular sought-after behavior includes things like getting a job, starting a company or graduating from school. Others involve family, as the trust could pay out...
Three documents that impact your future choices
An unfortunate reality of aging is that you may not realistically be able to make all of your choices on your own. A stroke could leave you incapacitated or the onset of Alzheimer's could mean you're not always thinking clearly. The good news is that you can plan for...
Make an estate plan check-up a resolution for 2018
Happy New Year! It's time to look ahead to a new year with all of the new challenges and opportunities it brings. It's also a time to think back about the year that was and how we've changed over the last 365 days. It's when looking back on 2017 that you may realize...
What is a third-party special needs trust?
When it comes to planning your wealth and taking care of all family members, it is essential that you look into all options fully. If you have a child that has a severe illness or disability for example, you may want to set up a trust that can help to support them...
The different types of wills and testaments
There are many different types of wills and testaments, and many of which will be applicable in one state but not in another. For example, in some states, holographic wills are not considered valid, but in other states, they are perfectly legitimate forms of last...