Generally, challenging a will is quite difficult. However, it happens. And when someone successfully challenges your will, the outcome can derail your legacy and wishes. One of the primary reasons for creating a will is to put in place structures to ensure that your...
Many people make wills, but you're young, so why would you need one? You may not believe you’ll have many assets for another five to ten years, so you may not think there’s any reason to make a will now. These legal documents aren’t just about asset distribution,...
If something happens so that you’re incapacitated and can’t speak to the doctors, medical decisions may still need to be made. This could happen if a young person is severely injured in a car accident, for instance, or if an older person suffers from a heart attack or...
You love to watch movies and you’ve invested tens of thousands of dollars in a massive collection. You want to pass this collection on in your will. You’d like to give it to your children along with all of your other multimedia equipment, such as a surround sound...
If you have started thinking about what's going to happen to your possessions and your financial assets after you pass away, you're probably thinking about writing a will. This is the most common estate planning document, where you can list out the items that you own...
One of the most common things that people say when asked why they don't have an estate plan is just that they'll do it later. They're putting it off for some particular reason, just procrastinating or they just think it isn't important to do it yet. They may believe...
If asked, most older Americans would probably say healthcare is at the top of their list of late-life concerns. We all want to live as long as possible, preferably while retaining control over our medical care. If you already have an estate plan, you can address your...
