Charitable Bequests: How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
A charitable bequest is a gift you leave to a nonprofit through your will or living trust. It is one of the simplest ways to create a lasting legacy without giving up assets during your lifetime. If you are researching how to leave a gift in your will, this page will help you understand the […]
Importance of Estate Planning: Why You Need an Estate Plan
We hear over and over about the importance of estate planning. Examples of poor estate planning abound. Tales of celebrities who died without a will populate our media. Yet almost two-thirds of all Americans lack a valid estate plan. The majority of people in this country die without a will or trust. So why […]
When Was The Last Time You Thought About Your Will?
For many folks—more than 68 percent of Americans, actually—the answer to that question is “never.” But why? A will is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever sign. It protects your loved ones, and ensures your hard-earned assets are used in the way you intended, rather than drained away by legal costs and excessive taxation.
Getting It All Together: Making Your Will
Making a will is a lot easier than you probably think. But like anything, you have to start with the basics. These are the documents you need to get started creating your will; the things you absolutely must account for; and a few things you’ll want to consider. To show you how easy it is, […]
Don’t Write Your Will
The Government Will Take Care of it For You Did you know there’s a simple way that you can make the government your very best friend? It’s so easy, you won’t even have to lift a finger! Here’s how: Simply skip making an estate plan or writing a will. That’s right. Don’t write your will. […]