There are several solid reasons to prioritize estate planning. A shocking number of Americans do not have an estate plan. Period. Because estate planning encompasses incapacity and end-of-life issues, those without a plan place their loved ones in a tough situation. According to a recent c|net article titled “Estate planning 101: Your guide to wills, […]
Not everything belongs in a safe deposit box. You have a safe deposit box at your local bank. You have decided to keep all of your important documents, heirlooms, and sums of cash inside the bank. Although this may seem the safe choice, it is not. According to a recent Kiplinger’s article titled “9 Things You'll […]
COVID-19 should not interfere with your estate planning. Your life feels like it is on hold. Maybe the days feel like months, like when the waves turn the minutes to hours. You cannot remember if it is Monday or Thursday. COVID-19 has interfered with work, events, and family gatherings. Everything. According to a recent Kiplinger […]
Pandemics bring end-of-life decisions to the forefront. The spread of COVID-19 across the globe makes this a pandemic. People all over the world are experiencing the same fears. They are thinking about sickness. They are thinking about death. What can they do? What can you do? According to a recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article titled […]
An end-of-life checklist can help you accomplish your goals. Very few people think about end-of-life issues. No, really. In fact, even fewer people plan for them. Be one of the few. According a recent Maricopa article titled “Make an end-of-life checklist,” taking time to outline and organize your affairs will help you in the long-term. […]
Poor estate planning has dire consequences. You think you do not need an estate plan. Perhaps you believe estate planning can wait. You are young. You have time. According to a recent Chron.com article titled “Will you plan now or pay later?,” this is faulty reasoning. No one can predict their own future. You do […]
Financial planning should be a priority in 2020. Money is an important part of daily life. You need to for food, bills, and other expenses. As we say around the Krull household: "A dollar bill passes between many hands every day." It is also important for future expenses. A recent Investor Business Daily article “Your […]
Unmarried couples need to prioritize estate planning. You have found someone you love. You have moved in together. Neither of you wants to get married. And it seems this practice is becoming more common. From 2007 to 2016, the number of cohabiting couples increased from 14 million to 18 million. According to a recent CNBC […]
Advance health care directives are important for all adult Americans. People do not stay healthy forever. Bodies either wear out over time or get beat down through injury or illness. When this happens, people may not be able to express their own medical decisions. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Two-Thirds of All Americans […]
Remarriage requires careful planning. The holidays are a popular time for engagements. Wedding plans may now in the works for you. Congratulations! All marriages take careful planning and involve important discussions about finances and futures. According to a recent U.S. News & World Report article titled “6 Financial Considerations for Remarriage,” these discussions are even […]
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