If you have an heir with special needs who qualifies for government benefits, you want to consider these benefits when doing your estate planning. If you're not careful, you could remove their eligibility. In fact, just leaving someone $2,000 may be enough to...
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Reasons to update your estate plan in 2022
Given the events of the last few years, it’s probably no surprise that there’s been an uptick in the number of people, in general, that have taken that step. In fact, 35% of the Millennials who have recently created a will have directly referenced the current state of...
Estate planning at 18? It’s not a bad idea
As soon as you are a legal adult, it’s a good idea to start working on the basics of your estate plan. While you may think of estate planning as something people do when they’re older, the reality is that an estate plan has a lot of protections that can help you now...
Key times when you need to start or update your estate plan
It's true that everyone needs to have an estate plan. A lot of people put it off because they think they can just do it later, but it's actually wise to get your plan in place as soon as you can. That said, a lot of life events can tell you that it really is time for...
Someone with mobility issues may need life-long care
Those with disabilities resulting in mobility issues have seen significant changes over the years. A large drive behind this process is the Americans with Disabilities Act, which seeks to create a more equal experience for everyone. Businesses need to have wheelchair...
Reasons to do estate planning when you’re young
Estate planning is one of those things that a lot of people feel it’s fine to put off. They naturally imagine that they won’t actually need a plan until they retire or they’re in their 70s. That feels worlds away to someone in their 20s or 30s, so they don’t worry...
How independent will your child be?
Your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and you’re thinking about their future. They live with you right now, but you know well that you will not always be there for them. How independent can they be? Will they be able to live on their own? The answers, of...
How can you support an autistic child who wants to move out?
Autism is a spectrum. People diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder may sometimes seem much like their neurotypical peers. Other times, they may have obvious signs of a disabling medical condition. Given that autism presents so differently in individuals, it can...
Do you have the right to leave a close relative out of your will?
As you make your estate plans, you may wonder if you’re allowed to leave one of your would-be-heirs out of that will entirely. You do not want to leave your assets to them, even if they expect it. Regardless of your feelings, they have a claim to your estate as a...
Do you need to put your pet into your estate plan?
Your estate plan gives you a lot of tools. You can decide what to do with your assets, pick a guardian for your children (if they’re still minors), make your medical wishes known, and much more. When people think of leaving money in a will, that’s just the tip of the...
