Do I need a will or a trust? That’s the most basic question to begin creating an estate plan. And, let’s face it, you really do want a say in who gets what after your gone. That’s just human nature. Without some kind of legal instructions, you...
When
naming a beneficiary for your IRA the number one choice is a spouse, a child,
or a relative. There’s something in our DNA that wants to make sure our money
stays in the family if possible, and that’s certainly understandable. But if
you’re looking at the bigger picture, the financial...
“So, who do I want
to get my IRA? My spouse? My kids? But I don’t want to leave out the grandkids.
Oh, I’ll just fill it in later.”
You’d
be surprised how often that mental conversation goes on when someone is looking
at the beneficiary section of...
When Spiderman was young, he could do no wrong. He glided from place to place, shooting out webs and taking care of the bad guys. But when he was older, Spiderman’s super powers were not so sharp. His vision was blurry, his hearing was dull, and he had difficulty...
Estate planning. It’s not one of
the most pleasant topics because you have to admit your own mortality. But, for
people who want to take care of their loved ones, estate planning is essential.
Without a plan, distribution of your estate will be determined by a court or a
bureaucrat—probably not...
Tom
Petty is in good company, not just as a rock-n-roll legend, but as another star
whose estate is in turmoil. The plethora of lawsuits are Free Fallin’ as
Petty’s wife, Dana, and the two daughters from a previous marriage, Adria and
Annakim, fight over control of the $95 million he...
No matter your belief structure, or whether you’re reluctant to admit your own mortality, it’s a fact that none of us will live forever. And since no one knows if their demise will happen quickly or be proceeded by a lengthy illness, it’s good to be as...