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If you and your spouse are getting divorced, you've likely talked to your child about it. You may have talked to other family members or close friends. It's good to have a support system. But how far does that net have to reach? For instance, should you tell your...
In the divorce, you got primary custody of the children, but your ex got visitation rights. This means that the children go over to spend time with them, and they sometimes even come to your house to see the kids. On the other side, your ex was also ordered to pay...
A common misconception about trust is that it is a preserve for the rich with massive estates. However, it is not necessarily the case. You could also benefit from having your assets held in a trust. Here is what you need to know. Having a trust essentially means...
Many people question when it’s appropriate to review their estate plans. Since people’s lives change often and sometimes in significant ways, it’s not a bad idea to review your estate plan on a regular schedule. While there is no specific schedule to follow, many...
You know that you want to pick a guardian for your child, and you're interested in making it part of your estate plan. You're a relatively young parent, so you don't assume that this will ever be needed, but you know how important it is to have one in place. If...
It’s been estimated that nearly one in three married women earn more than their husbands. With women outnumbering men in college and getting into formerly “male” professions, this number is only expected to grow. One study found that these women are 50% more likely to...
Many couples who decide to get divorced can't decide what to do with the home. The easiest solution is to sell the home and divide the earnings, but they may both want to keep the house. This can result in long legal battles as they try to determine what needs to be...
Divorce changes many aspects of life. One thing that you might not think about right away is having to rewrite your estate plan. While you might be tempted to do this before the divorce is finalized, there are several things that you can’t update until after the...
People who are creating an estate plan usually focus on passing out their assets to their loved ones. While that’s one of the main goals of estate planning, there’s much more that you should think about when you’re getting your plan together. One component of an...
When you start drafting your estate plan, you begin by looking at all the assets that you own and taking an inventory. You then decide on what you want to do with those assets, whether you're looking to leave them directly to your heirs or to put them in a trust....