Thanksgiving Gratitude and Estate Planning
Getting your affairs in order is an expression of love. Estate planning is not something you do for yourself. It is something you do for others.
Getting your affairs in order is an expression of love. Estate planning is not something you do for yourself. It is something you do for others.
Many times when someone dies owning property in his or her name, the surviving family members do not take the necessary steps to clear title to the property. Although this is common, it can create future problems.
No one likes to think about death much less plan for it. Many surveys indicate this is one of the biggest factors in not doing estate planning. However, doing estate planning is an act of love.
A parent does not normally decide that they just want to disinherit a child. Almost always, the child has taken actions to distance themselves from their parents and family.
Doing proper estate planning for a “yours, mine and ours” family presents many special challenges. This article sets forth problems and provides solutions for what spouses can do when addressing concerns related to blended families.