Estate planning attorneys sometimes sound like they speak their own language. We’re not trying to be difficult, we just want to make sure you fully understand the process. Clearly defining the key roles in your estate plan helps you answer your attorney’s questions...

Probate fraud and estate planning scams are on the rise, frequently targeting older adults and grieving families during their most vulnerable moments.  These scams take many forms—from false claims against a will to fraudsters posing as professionals demanding urgent...

In today's world families come in all shapes and sizes—and so should estate plans. As the number of non-traditional families continues to rise, so does the importance of thoughtful, comprehensive estate planning. Whether you are part of an unmarried partnership, a...

Creating a will is one of the most important steps in planning your estate—but equally important is choosing the right person to carry out your wishes in that position. This person is known as your executor, and the executor plays a central role in making sure your...

Once you have a complete estate plan, don’t forget to make sure those documents are safely stored and available to access for when the time comes.  You need to make sure that the documents are stored safely and that the correct people know how to find them.  Here are...

A credit score is more than just a number- it is a snapshot of your financial health, shaped by five categories: payment history, amounts owed, length of credit history, pursuit of new credit, and credit mix.  Understanding how these factors work is important for...

Traditionally, people believe that they only need a Will to properly pass on their assets to their family when they are gone.  A Will is, typically, the first thing they think of when considering options for protecting their assets and family for when they pass. ...