In every family, there exists an Achilles heel: that one topic of conversation that can start heated debates. In some families, it is how the family business will be divided as it passes down to the … [Read more...]
by Barry Zimmer
Did you know there are more than 8 million children who are being raised by their grandparents? That number’s on the rise, too. AARP refers to these families as “grandfamilies” and it’s not anything … [Read more...]
Wealth can be difficult to accumulate, and even tougher to preserve. Legacy wealth planning is a term coined by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys to describe the nuances of how one … [Read more...]
When planning your estate, consider explaining in writing your own final arrangements. If you leave your last wishes unstated, then those who settle your affairs after your death have no way to honor … [Read more...]
In a blog post on July 18, I discussed some of the reasons that parents and elders are often reluctant to begin a conversation with their families about their estate planning. Here are five tips to … [Read more...]
Many people trying to plan their own estates fail to realize that joint ownership is not always a viable estate planning solution. In fact, it's one of the riskier choices an individual can make … [Read more...]
Financial abuse is a hidden outrage. People who have reached an advanced age certainly deserve some respect. Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals all too often target our nation's seniors for … [Read more...]
