Estate Planning Basics

Learn the essentials around planning and protecting the future for your family and loved ones.

How to contest a will and when you should
Someone you cared about has passed away and on top of the grief, you've either been left out of the will entirely, or not given what you feel ought to be your fair share. This is what you need to know if you're considering contesting a will.
February 15, 2023 · 4 min read
How to avoid challenges to your estate plan after you're gone
The best laid out estate plans may not hold up if a disgruntled relative decides to challenge them. Find out how to make your estate plan bulletproof.
February 15, 2023 · 3 min read
How a pooled trust protects your family
If your family member qualifies for Medicaid and SSI, how can they acquire additional income without being disqualified from these government programs? Find out how your family member can own additional assets without being disqualified.
February 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Creating an irrevocable burial trust
When creating an estate plan, be sure to consider the possibility of setting up an irrevocable burial trust. This fairly simple legal document may enable you to both pay funeral costs and secure Medicaid benefits for long-term care.
February 14, 2023 · 4 min read
When is it time to use a trustee deed?
Find out how a trustee deed is used to transfer ownership of real property in a foreclosure sale.
February 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Use your estate plan to take care of children with special needs
Children with special needs require a great deal of resources and support. Parents often worry about what will happen to their children with special needs after they are gone. Setting up a special needs trust can help ease your worry.
February 14, 2023 · 4 min read
9 things to avoid when naming your beneficiaries
Don't make these common mistakes when naming beneficiaries.
February 13, 2023 · 5 min read
Understanding the transfer on death deed
If you own real property and are looking for a way to avoid probate, you need to understand the benefits of a transfer on death deed. This simple document may help you to simply and inexpensively avoid probate for real estate.
February 10, 2023 · 4 min read
When your digital existence outlives you: How to manage the digital afterlife
So much of modern life happens online, but most people don't have a plan for managing their digital accounts and assets if they're no longer able to. Learn why you need a plan for the digital afterlife and how to make one.
February 10, 2023 · 4 min read
Understanding 4 types of surety bonds
Surety bonds come in various types, and are required for various reasons. Whether you own a business or are involved in a court proceeding, you should understand the types of surety bonds and how they can be obtained.
February 9, 2023 · 5 min read