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Ready to Write Your Will? Consider This Before You Go It Alone or Online.
Did you Google "can I write my own will?" Sure, you may save money up front, and you won't be around to see the results of your actions, but the probability of you properly crafting the correct documents is small. That's what you're doing if you write your own will; or trust. Wait, do you know the difference?
Don't Let Your Elderly Parents Become Victims of the Grandparent Scam
Known as the Grandparent Scam, this con has been around for years, and while it may seem far fetched, it has tricked many caring seniors. And in recent months, there has been an uptick in the number of people falling prey to the deception.
Use Estate Planning to Avoid Adult Guardianship—and Elder Abuse: Part 2
As our senior population continues to expand, an increasing number of elder abuse cases involving professional guardians have made headlines. The New Yorker exposed one of the most shocking accounts of elder abuse by professional guardians, which took place in Nevada and saw more than 150 seniors swindled out of their life savings by a corrupt Las Vegas guardianship agency
Pay For a Loved One's Education With an Education Trust Fund
It can be challenging enough to put aside sufficient savings for a single child's education, but for multiple kids, the price tag can make donating a kidney for extra cash seem downright reasonable! Can you pay for a loved one's education with an education trust fund?
4 Ways Estate Planning Can Improve Relationships with Loved Ones
Though death and incapacity can be uncomfortable subjects to discuss, with a comprehensive plan in place, you'll almost certainly experience a huge sense of relief and peace, knowing this critical task has been discussed and documented.