How To Prevent My Child from Becoming a Ward of the Court
How can you prevent your child from becoming a ward of the court? If something happens to you and you’re unable to care for your children, the court system may step in. Making a child a ward of the court is only a last resort. If you’ve already made other arrangements, the court system would…
Estate Planning Tips for Parents
In the excitement of having a baby, we often forget to plan for the unexpected. Luckily for you, we have four estate planning tips for parents to help you do precisely that. Appoint a Power of Attorney When there is a newborn on the scene, it is essential you and your partner execute a power of…
The Importance of Insurance In Estate Planning
About 84% of Americans believe that it is important to have life insurance. But only 41% have any. That’s quite a disparity! Where do you fall in this equation? Do you have the life insurance that you need? We’re assuming here that you have already taken a big first step and are working on your estate planning….
How to Help Your Family Use Your Estate Planning Forms in An Emergency
In an emergency, everything is chaotic and stressful. Family members are often distraught and unable to clearly (and quickly) think about your wishes. What will happen to your children if you and your spouse are no longer able to care for them or yourselves? How will your family know your wishes or have access to…
A Young Family’s Guide to a Rock Solid Estate Plan
What does a young family need for a rock solid estate plan? If you are under 40 years old, the chances of you have thought about, or even pursuing estate planning is pretty small. However, something brought you here, and that means you are on your way to changing the way you look at planning…