Watching a loved one's mental and physical health deteriorate can be a painful, upsetting experience. It can also create a host of concerns that you may not have experience navigating. For instance, as an adult, you might never have considered what would happen if...
Month: September 2020
5 signs probate could be painful after a parent passes away
Losing a parent can be upsetting for children of any age. Even if you only saw your parent on major holidays or had a complicated relationship, a parental loss can take a profound toll in many ways. This toll can be especially notable when it comes to probate and the...
What you leave behind when you don’t leave a will
People often think about estate planning in the context of how it can benefit themselves. However, you are not the only person affected by a plan. It can also help beneficiaries, care providers, charitable organizations and future generations. Thus, if you have people...
The importance of reviewing your beneficiary designations
When reviewing your estate plan, you will likely focus on making sure your will or trust’s provisions are current. Yet, you will also want to check the beneficiary designations on any payable on death (POD) bank accounts or life insurance policies you hold. And you...