Tag: Estate Planning
A will is needed with a durable general power or attorney and a health care proxy. A last will and testament (generally known as a will), a durable general power of attorney and a health care proxy are three of the key items in an estate plan, according The Daily News in “How Useful is […]
Get started now and perhaps save yourself that last-minute work. It may be a few months before the end of the year. However, you can save yourself a lot of time and money, by beginning to organize your financial planning now, according to USA Today in “Retirement tips: 8 Ways to start your year-end financial […]
Are your digital assets included in your estate plan? If not, you most likely need a fresh look. The world is changing rapidly, thanks to fast-moving advances in technology, including the creation of digital assets. That means your estate plan may well need an update, according to Financial Advisor in “Unlocking Clients’ Digital Lives“. As […]
As it turns out, your adult children may be helpful in making the transition to retirement. Your adult children may be interested in helping you create a retirement plan that works best for you and your family, according to Next Avenue in “How Your Adult Children Can Help You Plan for Retirement“. Here are three […]
Everyone needs an estate plan. No exceptions. It was determined recently that more than half of the Baby Boomers in America do not have an estate plan and should know more about estate planning, according to Country Living in “Everything Baby Boomers Need to Know About Estate Planning“. The first and most fundamental fact: everyone […]
There are several measures you can use to protect yourself and your family. The life expectancy for Americans is getting longer and longer, with the concept that the longer you live the more likely you’ll have an even longer life span, according to Kiplinger, in “Are You Ready for Longevity? 4 Steps to Take Now“. […]
Think about what your pets really need for continued care. If your pets are very important to you and your family, you can include and protect them in your estate plan, according to BravoTV.com’s Unleashed in “Don’t Leave Pets Out of Estate Planning“. If you are considering including your pets in your estate plan, here […]
It may be a tough conversation to create an Advanced Directive. However, it can give you peace of mind. While it may be difficult to come to conclusions needed to create an Advanced Directive, it is really a good idea to have one when you reach the age of majority, according to The Herald News in […]
A plan is needed to pass farm and ranch family operations from one generation to the next. The Nebraska Extension office has developed a number of resources to support farm and ranch families that do not have a succession plan, according to TheFencePost.com in “Extension helping Nebraska farm families plan for the future“. The article […]
Estate planning is important regardless of age. However, it is especially important to families with young children. Many young families with small children do not have estate planning at the top of their list. However, it really should be a top priority, according to The Daily Sentinel’s in “What is missing from your estate plan?“. […]
