by Paige Fuoco | Jul 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
A new survey has found that motivated in part by the coronavirus pandemic, younger adults are now more likely to have a will than middle-aged adults. Nevertheless, the overall percentage of Americans with a will has dropped over the past several years. Caring.com’s...
by Paige Fuoco | Jul 14, 2021 | Estate Planning
Don’t assume your estate will automatically go to your spouse when you die. If you don’t have an estate plan, your spouse may have to share your estate with other family members. If you die without an estate plan, the state will decide where your assets go. Each state...
by Paige Fuoco | Jun 29, 2021 | All Articles, Estate Planning, Wills
While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are things that it won’t cover. A will is just one part of a comprehensive estate plan. A will is a legally-binding statement directing who will receive your property at your...
by Paige Fuoco | Jun 23, 2021 | Estate Planning
Many websites offer customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents. Although such products are convenient, using them could create serious and expensive legal problems for heirs. These digital services appear to offer a cost-effective and easy...
by Paige Fuoco | Mar 28, 2018 | Estate Planning
Writing a will is an important task that will secure your family’s future after you are gone. A will represents the final words that you leave for your loved ones. And with those words, you will also be leaving them your legacy. Many people are not aware of the...
by Paige Fuoco | Mar 21, 2018 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of documenting your wishes for the future. It involves careful consideration of a variety of things that might happen. Where will your assets go after you’ve passed away? What will happen to you if you become severely mentally or...
