by Crista Hermance | Sep 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is only wise to choose the tools of estate planning that help you get the most from your finances after a lifetime of earning and saving for your family. Trusts vary wildly, particularly across state borders. Each type of trust has a unique purpose and requirements...
by Crista Hermance | Mar 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
No one wants unnecessary court involvement in their life. But without careful and proactive estate planning, chances are that some aspect of your estate will end up being decided there. Here are two of the most common ways court proceedings can make their way into the...
by Crista Hermance | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is no question that having children changes everything — and estate planning is no exception. If you and your spouse pass away or become legally incapacitated, and arrangements were never made in the event of such an emergency, your minor child or children...
by Crista Hermance | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
When your child is under the age of 18, you, as their parent, can make most, if not all decisions, on their behalf. However, when your child turns 18, the law views them as an adult, and you no longer have the ability to control what and how decisions are made, or...
by Crista Hermance | Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
When it comes to your healthcare, you need to ensure that your advance healthcare directive is up to date. This is sometimes referred to as a living will. This document allows you to name a person to make medical decisions on your behalf or communicate your wishes in...
by Crista Hermance | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The structure of families has changed in the United States: According to statistics cited by the Pew Research Center, six out of ten women who remarry are in blended families, and in about half of those remarriages, stepchildren live with the remarried couple. If you...