What is a Pour-Over Will?

Pour-over will with a living trust

A pour-over will is a legally binding document that is used in conjunction with a living trust. You may utilize it to transfer assets into your trust that are not already in your trust before you die. You should consider having a pour-over will if you have a living trust and want it to be […]

What are Testamentary Trust Wills?

Testamentary Trust Wills for Estate Planning

Estate planning is a critical, although usually perplexing, step in ensuring that your loved ones are cared for when you pass away. To guarantee that your assets are transferred according to your preferences, trusts may be used in conjunction with a Last Will and Testament. On top of ensuring that your assets are in safe […]

What is a Holographic Will?

Writing a Holographic Will

The Legality of Holographic Wills Do all wills have to be written? Preparing a will is usually done by printing out the Will in a format that meets State law on things like how many witnesses need to sign, how many notaries need to be present, and so on. When there are not any witnesses, […]

Wills: What They Are and How to Choose the Right One?

Different types of Wills

In this tutorial from the estate planning specialists, learn about the many kinds of Wills and how to select the appropriate one for you. When you first begin the Estate Planning process, it is natural to feel overwhelmed. It is not only natural, but it is also comprehensible. Estate planning encompasses a wide range of […]

What are Online Wills?

Creating Online Wills for Estate Planning

 Online Wills are the legally binding document that performs the same tasks as a lawyer-drafted will. Although they are not created with the assistance of a live expert, the bulk of online will services does provide some amount of assistance. Most will want the information to aid with the creation of your Will, such as […]

What is a Deathbed Will?

Signing a Deathbed Will

Someone who is about to die may elect to write and sign a new will, which is known as a deathbed will. Although the situation may not always be ideal for giving thorough thought to the provisions of the Will—and family members may be concerned that the will-maker is making poor choices—a will produced in […]

End of Life Planning: The Ultimate Gift For Your Loved Ones

guide to end of life planning

It’s not what you have at the end of life; it’s what you leave behind that matters. –Stedman Graham End-of-life planning is a complex topic to discuss, but it’s also vital to prepare for it. Preparing for the end can alleviate a heavy burden off your loved ones’ shoulders and bring them peace of mind […]

Things you can and cannot do with a power of attorney

Things you can and cannot do with a power of attorney

Creating a Power of Attorney is an important yet intimidating part of estate planning. No one wants to imagine themselves incapable of making decisions regarding their own lives anymore, but that is exactly what the power of attorney ensures.  What is Power of attorney? A Power of Attorney is a legal authorization that allows an […]

How to Find Out If an Estate Has Been Settled?

How to Find Out If an Estate Has Been Settled

Estate settlement can be a long and tiresome procedure. A lot of factors go into settling an estate. It involves filing the will and notifying the necessary people, paying the debts of the deceased, filing for final tax returns, distributing the assets per the Will of the deceased and more.  Figuring out if the estate […]

4 Steps To Include Cryptocurrency In Estate Plan

Steps To Include Cryptocurrency In Estate Plan

Private keys, PINs, passphrases, are all Access Details which are the mere requirements for exercising complete control on Cryptocurrency Wallets and Exchange accounts. The privacy of these details is crucial but sharing them becomes a necessity after the demise or incapacitation of the account holder for the financial benefit of the family members.  Disclosing the […]