Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Living Trusts 101: Funding and Managing a Living Trust
A how-to guide to getting your living trust funded.
· 7 min read
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The Basics of 'I Love You' Wills
Do you know what an “I love you will” does and could it be right for you? As with any estate planning option, there are advantages and disadvantages, so read up before sharing the love!
· 7 min read
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No-Contest Clauses in Wills and Trusts
Are you concerned about a potential challenge to your will or trust once you're gone? A no-contest clause in a will or trust can be quite effective in discouraging challenges to the documents after your death.
· 8 min read
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Living Will vs. Advance Directive: Which Is Best for Your Estate?
Wondering about the differences between a living will and an advance directive? Read more to learn which to use in your estate plan.
· 10 min read
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Joint Last Wills and Testaments
Planning your estate as a couple? A joint last will ensures your shared assets go exactly where you want, even after the death of the first spouse. Understand how they are different from mutual and mirror wills and why blended families love them.
· 6 min read
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What Does a Living Trust Do?
A living trust can help you avoid the hassles and delays of probate and has other benefits as well.
· 7 min read
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5 Common Mistakes Made in Wills
Drafting a will can be intimidating. It’s important to watch out for a few common pitfalls when creating your own.
· 9 min read
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How to Draft a Will Without a Lawyer
You can write a perfectly legal will on your own, without a lawyer, in every state. But should you?
· 8 min read
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Contingent Beneficiaries in a Living Trust
You've designated a primary beneficiary for your living trust. But have you considered choosing a contingent beneficiary as well? Learn the benefits of having a contingent beneficiary for your living trust.
· 7 min read
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Why Name an Alternate Executor in Your Will?
Naming an alternate executor in your will means you have a say as to who will act as your executor if your chosen representative is unable to fulfill their role.
· 6 min read
