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The National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 includes major changes to the military retirement system. The changes are currently slated to take effect in 2018, with eligible service members having the entire year to choose whether to retain their current benefit structure or opt in to the new system. If […]
Author: April Nordhaus
In February, we discussed one of the first steps in preparing for probate: Understanding Your Loved One’s Will. In that article, we discussed the various roles that a person’s will plays in probate, from (potentially) designating the method of probate to accounting for funeral expenses and distributing some or all of […]
If your loved one left behind a will, administering his or her estate will involve carrying out the terms of the will through the probate process. Whether you have been named as personal representative, are a named beneficiary in the will or believe that you are entitled to a share […]
If you spent your life building a business that you intend to leave to your children, spouse or other family members after your death, addressing ownership and control of the business should be one of your top priorities in putting together a comprehensive estate plan. While there are a variety […]
It is a common misconception that you do not need an estate plan if you do not consider yourself “wealthy.” Far too often, we see and hear stories of families who are struggling to cope without clear guidance from their loved ones, not fully aware of their loved ones’ final […]