7 Issues to consider when purchasing disability insurance
If you earn a good living now, but you worry about not having enough money for a future time when you cannot work due to illness or injury, disability insurance is your answer. However, you need to make sure you are getting an insurance policy that will meet your needs and not waste your money.…
Obtaining A Power Of Attorney For Elderly Parents
Making important decisions for aging parents can be a challenging task, but power of attorney (POA) can provide peace of mind and clarity in times of need. POA enables individuals to make crucial decisions on behalf of their parents, such as managing their finances or making medical decisions, when they are unable to do so…
How Will A Recession Affect Your Family?
As you’ve surely heard by now, we’re in the midst of great economic shifts. The collapse of the crypto market, the roller coaster that is the stock market, rising interest rates, dropping home values, and inflation through the roof—it’s enough to make you sick. And it can make you sick, unless you take the actions…
6 ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALS FOR NEWLYWEDS – PART 1
6 ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALS FOR NEWLYWEDS – PART 1 As we head into the peak of wedding season, if you are a newlywed or are about to tie the knot, add “estate planning” to your do list. And yes, we imagine that at this happiest time of your life, planning for your potential incapacity and…
Before You Agree to Be a Trustee, Read This!
Before You Agree to Be a Trustee, Read This! Being asked by a loved one to serve as Trustee for their Trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a significant responsibility—and the role is not for everyone. Indeed, serving as a Trustee entails a broad array of duties, and you…
Selling Real Estate or a Business?
AVOID CAPITAL GAINS TAX WITH A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST If you have a sale of real estate or assets coming up that will result in you owing capital gains tax, you may want to give us a call to discuss whether to set up a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) first. Think of it this way:…
4 Common Mistakes Made On Life Insurance
Beneficiary Designations Investing in life insurance is a foundational part of estate planning, and when done right it’s a primary way to say “I love you” to your loved ones after you are gone. However, when naming your policy’s beneficiaries, several mistakes can lead to potentially dire consequences for the people you’re investing to protect…
Creditors And Your Estate Plan
What Happens To Your Debt When You Die? In some cases, you could inadvertently leave a reality in which your surviving heirs—your kids, parents, or others—are responsible for your debt. Alternatively, if you structure your affairs properly, your debt could die right along with you. According to the Federal Trade Commission, an individual’s debt does…
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