Why Unmarried Partners Should Care About Estate Planning
According to a 2019 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 7 percent of surveyed adults were living with an unmarried partner, up from 3 percent in 1995.[1] More people such as yourself are entering long-term committed relationships without getting married. Unfortunately, many state and federal laws do not protect unmarried couples as they do […]
When Is the Best Time to Plan Your Estate?
Most people start thinking about planning their estates when they reach retirement age. After all, the “normal” progression of life is to graduate school, get a job, get married, have children, help your children graduate school, retire, become grandparents, and enjoy life. Then, after a long and fulfilling life, you will eventually pass on. But […]
Estate Planning Checklist Before You Travel
Does your estate plan (or lack thereof) come to mind every time you board a plane or embark on a long drive? When we travel, many of us are reminded of our own mortality and the remote but real possibility that we might not return due to death or illness. Before any trip, most of […]