With roughly 50% of all marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce and life expectancy increasing, second — and even third — marriages are becoming quite common.
When you think of estate planning, a Will is usually the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, most people who contact me tell me they don’t need anything complicated for their estate- just a Will.
Blended families were once considered “non-traditional” families, but today, blended families are becoming just as common as non-blended families. Currently, 52% of married couples (or unmarried couples who live together) have a step-relationship of some kind, and 4 in 10 new marriages involve remarriage.
If you’ve turned on the news or scrolled through Instagram in the past few months, you’ve seen the buzz created around new AI technologies. So, this week I wanted to take some time to cover how you can use this technology to make your own life easier.
If you’re a pet owner, you know they aren’t just property - they’re a part of the family. So, if you’re curious how to best provide for your family after you die or if you become incapacitated, it makes sense for your beloved pet to be a part of the plan.
Stephen Laurel Boss, also known as “tWitch,” was an American DJ, hip-hop dancer, choreographer, television producer, and actor who appeared on So You Think You Can Dance and as a producer and frequent guest host on The Ellen Degeneres Show.
If you’re tempted to use a DIY estate planning service or have already created a plan you aren’t 100% confident in, be sure to read how these four simple mistakes can derail your estate plan and leave your family with an expensive mess.
