Estate Planning for Seniors

Estate Planning for Seniors

Almost all older adults agree that estate planning is important. However, the majority of Americans age 55 and over lack wills, and even fewer have living wills or health care directives made. These documents help guide your representatives to provide the end-of-life...
Defining a Trustee

Defining a Trustee

You are likely wondering how you want your assets distributed and who should be in charge of these matters whether, you are in the middle of estate planning or you have just begun to think about how to proceed. A trust can be a great tool in your estate planning tool...
Different Types of Trusts Explained

Different Types of Trusts Explained

Often, trusts are used to describe someone who is the beneficiary of a trust fund. While some people believe that trusts are only used by the rich, they are common and useful tools when creating an estate plan for all sizes. They serve many purposes, including...

Planning Your Estate With Life Insurance

You should not have to pass on assets to grieving loved ones only to discover that those assets are not available for cash expenditures they will be responsible for when you pass on. Most retirees’ assets are in homeownership and retirement accounts, which...