Including Your Stepchildren in Your Estate Plan
There are over 1,300,000 households with stepchildren in the United States, according to Census Bureau data. Stepfamilies are a growing percentage of the American population, and the bond between a stepparent and stepchild can...
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Sues Family for Elder Exploitation
Buzz Aldrin, the famed American astronaut who became the second man to walk on the moon, recently filed a claim in Florida against two family members and his former business manager alleging elder exploitation. Aldrin, who is now 88,...
Lessons From Anthony Bourdain’s Estate Plan
Fans across the world mourned the loss of chef and television star Anthony Bourdain this past June. Now, details as to Bourdain’s estate plan have emerged. Given his celebrity status, much national...
Estate Planning for the Spouses of Non-U.S. Citizens
Today, at least one in five married households in America include one spouse who was born outside of the United States, according to Census Bureau data. For those spouses who are married to...
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Over half of all families in the United States are either remarried or re-coupled, according to U.S. Bureau of Census data. Across the nation, 1,300 stepfamilies are forming every day, and the number of remarriages is estimated to be rising...
Who Should I Name As Trustee?
Selecting a trustee for your trust is one of the most important decisions you will make when you embark on your estate planning journey. Your named trustee will be responsible for transferring assets within the trust to the beneficiaries...
Protecting Cryptocurrencies in Your Estate Plan
Cryptocurrencies have soared in popularity and value in recent years. Millions of investors now hold a portion of their assets in cryptocurrencies. While touted as the currency of the future, cryptocurrencies can prove hazardous if not accounted...
Protecting Your Assets from Creditors with an Estate Plan
Estate planning serves many purposes, one of the most vital of which is to protect your assets from creditors’ claims. Estate planning aimed at shielding assets from creditors is often referred to as asset protection. Asset protection sometimes takes...
Previously Denied Veterans May Now Be Eligible for Benefits
Our military members dedicate their lives to protecting our country. When military veterans return from service, they deserve to receive medical care and compensation for the injuries they suffered as a result of their service. Veterans who suffer a service-related disability...
Cutting a Relative Out of Your Will
With a will, you generally have the power to leave your assets to whomever you desire. At times, a parent may elect to leave a child out of his or her will, or a spouse could attempt not to include his...