Do Singles Need Estate Planning?
Posted on August 26, 2021 by shieldsandboris
If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. However, if you have any assets, any familial connections, any interest in supporting charitable groups – not to mention a desire to control your own future – you do need to establish an estate plan.
How Is Insurance Used in Estate Planning?
Posted on August 25, 2021 by shieldsandboris
There may be potential benefits to life insurance beyond its traditional uses, especially when it comes to taxes, estate planning and long-term care.
What are the Basics of a Successful Estate Plan?
Posted on August 24, 2021 by shieldsandboris
An estate plan tells your heirs and the courts how to divide up your assets, but it also helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary hassle and expense–as well as potentially months, even years, tied up in the court system settling your estate.
Does a Beneficiary on a Bank Account Override a Will?
Posted on August 23, 2021 by shieldsandboris
Beneficiaries, in general, are people or entities that the holder of an account designates to receive the assets in the account, typically, in the event of the account holder’s death.