Wills and trusts are similar and yet very, very different. While both are estate planning tools, they operate completely differently. There are advantages to using trusts that are completely absent when it comes to wills. However, not everyone will need a trust to distribute their assets. In this article, we will discuss the differences…

Planning for something, especially something momentous that you know will occur in the future, is generally a wise step to take. While no one wants to think about their own death, it is an important event that can impact your loved ones for many years to come. Planning for what should happen to your…

Wills involve planning for your eventual death. You are putting down on paper what happens to your property when you pass. The truth is that wills can go beyond that to include instructions about what happens to your minor children. You could even have a living will that gives healthcare instructions if you cannot…

You don’t necessarily have to sell your beloved abode so that you can enjoy Medicaid coverage for your nursing home costs. That being said, there’s a chance that the state could file a claim against your home upon your death, so you must take the necessary steps now to protect your home in the…