You and your spouse agree to share finances when you get married. Some people even check the credit score of the person they think they want to spend the rest of their lives with before getting engaged. While good financial decisions in the past can be an indicator of...
You will probably have a long list of things to worry about when you think about filing for divorce or get served with paperwork by your spouse. Frequent concerns people have include what will happen with their home, whether they will be able to retire as planned and...
For legal purposes, mental capacity comes down to your right to make your own decisions. There are times when people do have the mental capacity to make their own decisions and times when they do not. Someone will have the mental capacity to make a decision for...
A last will or estate plan should be a reflection of somebody's relationships and wishes. It is common for individuals to leave inheritances for the people who depend on them and those with whom they feel closest throughout their lives. Sadly, the legacy your loved...
Other than conflicts among family members and probate avoidance, taxes are one of the top-cited concerns for those hoping to create a comprehensive estate plan. No one wants their legacy unnecessarily diminished by estate taxes, especially because they have already...
Estate planning is something that can leave people with more questions than answers. Many people know that wealthy people have an estate plan for their estate, but they do not realize they anyone can benefit from an estate plan. Misinformation surrounding estate...
Estate planning can come with many difficult decisions. Making health care choices in the event that you can’t make them later may certainly rank toward the top. Laying out what you want may seem difficult, but it can make sure tough calls are handled accordingly....
There are a lot of components to a divorce settlement. One of which includes the assets you will be able to bring with you to begin your next phase of life. Ahead of your court date, you might be wondering if you will be able to keep the family home, or at least some...
Fulfilling your loved one’s final decrees can be a difficult undertaking, but you want to make sure you do it right. It may seem straightforward before you read the instructions, but problems can arise when the terms don’t seem quite right. 35% of people have or know...