May 21, 2019 | Estate Planning
Have you recently moved into your student flat? If so, you’re most likely facing a plain-looking space with not much character. This will most likely be weird for you, as you’re so used to your home being surrounded by your own personal belongings. To make you feel...Aug 29, 2017 | Estate Planning, Retirement
Many of us long for a time when most people will live longer and maintain their vitality throughout their golden years. This might have seemed like a remote dream decades ago but is becoming a reality with improved health information and medical technology. The...Sep 20, 2016 | Estate Planning, Financial Health
Achieving financial security does not take place overnight. It takes dedication and hard work over a period of time. But the benefits far outweigh the labor and sacrifices involved. The sooner you start on this path you will be able to reap the rewards of your...Jan 6, 2016 | Estate Planning
Generally speaking, it’s a bad idea to name minor children as beneficiaries of things like life insurance policies, retirement accounts, etc. While it’s natural to want to leave things to your children if you should die, if they are minors, listing them as...Feb 17, 2015 | Estate Planning
Well, actually I’m just going to talk a little bit about death — or rather, making things a little easier on those you leave behind. I know it’s something people don’t want to talk about or even think about, but it’s important. My mom...Aug 30, 2011 | Estate Planning
The bus test is usually used for business purposes, but it can be applied to your personal life as well. It goes like this: Imagine you got hit by a bus right now. Where would your business (and/or your personal life) be? Would someone be able to step in so that...Oct 6, 2009 | Estate Planning
It’s a good idea to review your will (and trust, if you have one) at least once a year. Even if you don’t think there have been any changes, you may be surprised to see that things weren’t as you remembered, or things might have happened that would...Jul 8, 2009 | Estate Planning
Estate planning has really been on my mind lately, what with some things that have been going on with relatives over the past few months. It’s been hard. Death, dying, and what you’d like done or not done if you’re in really bad shape are the kinds...May 13, 2018 | Estate Planning
If you haven’t done your will preparation or updated other estate planning documents, it’s time to do so. The process is simple and it’s very worthwhile. The people you leave behind will thank you, because it’s hard enough to mourn the death of a loved one...Nov 13, 2008 | Estate Planning
My husband and I just finished watching the entire Six Feet Under TV series last week via Netflix. I really enjoyed watching it, but of course you can’t watch 5 years’ worth of a show about death without thinking about death now and then. The show brought...
