Last week, in part one of this series, we discussed some of the Cost Of Dying’s most notable findings and explained how proactive estate planning can dramatically reduce many of…

Despite the fact that it happens to every single one of us and is as every bit as natural as birth, very few among us are properly prepared for death…

If you're looking to collect life insurance proceeds as the policy’s beneficiary, the process is fairly simple. However, during the emotional period immediately following a loved one’s death, it can…

The road to retirement is a long one, and as with any journey, it helps to have a few key milestones along the way to help gauge your progress. While…

These days, more and more young people are delaying—if not totally foregoing—a life that involves marriage and parenting. The lack of jobs, crushing student debt, multiple recessions, and the pandemic…

When creating an estate plan, people are often most concerned with passing on the “big things” like real estate, bank accounts, and vehicles. Yet these possessions very often aren’t the…

College Protection Plan - As we head into summer, many parents will see their children graduate high school and prepare to leave home to attend college or pursue other life…

In today’s highly litigious society you are at near-constant risk for costly lawsuits—even if you’ve done nothing wrong. This is especially true if you have substantial wealth, but even those…

Whether it’s to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring title of your home to your adult child during your lifetime may seem like a smart…

Leaving a legacy .... When you think about loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And when they…