Marriage age gaps make a difference in estate planning. Weddings are joyous occasions. For those who choose to celebrate their marriage surrounded by friends and family, weddings require a lot of preparation. Beyond the wedding itself, marriages require thoughtfulness and communication about a variety of topics. According to a recent Barron article titled “Couples with […]
James Brown left a mess with his estate plan. During his life, James Brown recorded numerous hit songs. These tunes included “A Man’s World,” “Pappas Got a Brand-New Bag,” and “I Feel Good.” While he struck audiences with flashy performances, his life was plagued with problems. According to a a recent Associated Press article titled […]
Blended families may require more strategic estate planning. Many men and women in the United States get married, divorced or widowed, and remarried. As a result, families often consist of yours, mine, and ours children. While many families thrive with more members and more love, more people can also mean more complications. According to a […]
Blended families require special attention in estate planning. Families are not always peaceable. Every age and stage carries unique conflict triggers. The death of a parent often awakens old wounds and can create new ones. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Could Your Aging Parents’ Estate Plan Create A Nightmare For Step-Siblings?,” special care […]
There is no magic age for creating an estate plan. Perhaps you are reading this and are retired. Maybe you have just turned 18 and achieved legal status as an adult. You maybe you are somewhere in between. According to a recent Reality Biz News article titled “When is the right time to consider estate […]
Estate planning is necessary for adult Americans. Adults have many responsibilities. They pay bills, go to work, and may even be caring for children or aging loved ones. In the midst of hectic schedules, it is all too easy to forget important tasks. According to a recent Big Easy Magazine article titled “Estate Planning Is […]
Blended families require special considerations, especially when it comes to estate planning. Blended families are common in America. Many adults get married and have children, then divorce and remarry. Some then lather, rinse, and repeat. Although common, remarriage creates more complex family systems. More complex family systems can be a nightmare without proper estates planning. […]
Your second marriage requires revisiting your estate plan. You have found love again. As your prepare for your second wedding, do not neglect your estate planning. Although your wedding day will be filled with memories and loved ones, your estate plan will impact the future of your new family. According to a recent Mondaq article […]
Leaving an equal inheritance is not always fair. And, leaving a fair inheritance is not always equal. It can be complicated, yes? You have several children. As you plan for your asset distribution, you consider giving equal amounts to each. This seems fair at first glance. According to a recent The New York Times article […]
Blended families with multiple children can make trust planning essential. You and your spouse met. You fell in love. You got married. You also brought your own respective children to the new relationship. Together, you navigated the joining of two families. According to a recent The Daily Sentinel article titled “Estate Planning: A Trust Can […]
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