Sep 19, 2023 | Insights
About two out of three Americans will die without a will. This is known as dying intestate. While the reasons for not having a will vary, the end result is the same for everyone: they do not get to choose who receives their property when they die. Instead, their money...
Sep 12, 2023 | Insights
Adding a payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) designation to an account allows the assets (money and property) in that account to be passed to a named beneficiary when the original account holder dies. Like trusts, POD and TOD accounts bypass probate....
Sep 5, 2023 | Insights
In a revocable living trust you absolutely do not! You keep full control. As the trustee of your trust you can do everything you could do before, including buying, selling, investing, etc. You can make changes or even canels your trust, that’s why it is called a...
Jul 18, 2023 | Insights
The online marketplace Etsy has gone from a niche craft seller to one of the largest commerce companies in the world. Etsy has millions of active sellers worldwide, most of whom are based in the United States. Many Etsy sellers rely on the site as a primary or...
Jul 11, 2023 | Insights
Gaps in an estate plan can lead to conflict among surviving family members. Estate plans tend to focus on big-ticket items like houses, cars, bank accounts, and investments. But deciding who is entitled to personal momentos – especially valuable ones-can be an...
Jun 27, 2023 | Insights
If you do not have an estate plan, your child’s inheritance will be managed for their benefit until they reach the age of majority, and then it will be given to them outright. Although they will be a legal adult, they may not be prepared for a large influx of money...
