If you care about protecting the environment, your values don’t have to stop with your lifetime—they can carry on through your estate plan. More and more individuals are choosing to make environmentally conscious decisions when planning their legacy. If you want to...
Year: 2025
How does a no-contest clause work?
If you are drafting an estate plan, you may be worried that someone else is going to challenge that plan. You are concerned that this is going to lead to disputes between beneficiaries. For instance, perhaps you have three adult children, and you do not want to have...
What are the pros and cons of a payable-on-death account?
A payable on death (POD) account offers a straightforward way to transfer bank assets to designated beneficiaries after the account holder's death. This financial tool allows individuals to maintain complete control of their money during their lifetime while helping...
Addressing anatomical gift intentions with an advance directive
There are several reasons why people might draft advance health care directives. Often, those facing significant medical challenges establish advance directives to ensure they receive appropriate medical support. Other times, individuals want to clarify their wishes...
How do beneficiaries benefit from irrevocable trusts?
Creating your estate plan is one of the most important things you can do to help your loved ones after you pass away. One critical thing to think about is what will make it as easy as possible for your beneficiaries their inheritance. If you opt to leave assets to...
Do your older parents need a digital estate plan?
If your parents are advancing through their Golden Years, even if they rarely go online, they likely have a digital presence. Older adults may not be active on social media or own cryptocurrency, but almost all adults living in the U.S. possess digital assets that may...
Why family heirlooms may cause estate disputes
Many family heirlooms do not have significant financial value. Their worth is more sentimental, tied to the family’s past or cherished memories. For example, a set of dishes used every Christmas could be considered a valuable family heirloom, even though those dishes...

