Choosing the Ideal Trust for Your Wishes

Choosing the Ideal Trust for Your Wishes

Choosing the Ideal Trust for Your Wishes The term estate may bring to mind mansions, vast fortunes, and a level of wealth that many people do not possess. This misconception may lead to the false impression that estate planning is only for the rich and famous,...
Beneficiary and Transfer On Death Designations

Beneficiary and Transfer On Death Designations

Beneficiary and Transfer-on-Death Designations: Are You Doing It Right? Do you know which of your accounts have beneficiary designations, sometimes called transfer-on-death (TOD) or payable-on-death (POD) designations? Have you updated them recently? Are you aware of...
Is Outright Distribution the Perfect Fit for Your Loved Ones

Is Outright Distribution the Perfect Fit for Your Loved Ones

Although Americans are living longer and spending more time—and money—in retirement, many parents intend to leave an inheritance to their children. The exact amount can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and wealth levels, but even a small inheritance...
Who Is Part of Your Professional Team

Who Is Part of Your Professional Team

If you are like most Americans, you have at least one to-do list. You might also use lists when you are shopping, brainstorming, setting goals, and planning for events. To-do lists, grocery lists, bucket lists . . . the list goes on. However, there is one crucial list...