Essential Documents for a Trust-Based Estate September 24, 2010 - Andrew Smith Have you reviewed your estate planning options and decided that a Revocable Living Trust fits your estate planning needs? If... Read More Incapacity Planning, Wills and Trusts
How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? September 22, 2010 - Andrew Smith We all know how regular mortgages work: you borrow money from a bank to purchase or refinance your home, and... Read More Financial Planning
Do You Need an Asset Protection Plan? September 20, 2010 - Andrew Smith What would happen to your real estate or your bank accounts if someone sued you and won the lawsuit? If... Read More Estate Planning, Financial Planning
The True Value of a Parent September 17, 2010 - Andrew Smith Many young families, especially those where only one spouse is the breadwinner, keep only a minimal amount of life insurance.... Read More Financial Planning, Parents w/ Young Children
5 Tips For a Fulfilling Retirement September 15, 2010 - Andrew Smith When we think about retirement planning, the focus always seems to be on finances: have I saved enough, how much... Read More Retirement Planning
Naming a Guardian for Your Children September 13, 2010 - Andrew Smith One of the most emotional parts of the estate planning process for parents can be deciding who to appoint as... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Wills and Trusts
What is Hospice? September 10, 2010 - Andrew Smith Hospice is a type of end-of-life care that focuses on quality of life instead of quantity of life. When someone... Read More General
Guardian vs. Conservator: What’s the Difference? September 8, 2010 - Andrew Smith When it comes to estate planning, the terms “guardian” and “conservator” tend to come up often. There’s sometimes confusion about... Read More Incapacity Planning
Planning Ahead for your Final Arrangements September 6, 2010 - Andrew Smith The initial hours and days after your death are some of the most difficult your loved ones will have to... Read More General
What’s the Difference Between a Normal Distribution and A Required Minimum Distribution? September 3, 2010 - Andrew Smith Qualified retirement plans, such as 401(k)’s and IRA’s have a terminology all their own. Any withdrawal from your account that... Read More Retirement Planning
What is Revocable Living Trust? September 1, 2010 - Andrew Smith A Revocable Living Trust is an estate planning method for avoiding probate, among other things. When you establish a Revocable... Read More Wills and Trusts
Choosing a Healthcare Agent August 30, 2010 - Andrew Smith Part of a having a complete estate plan is putting together a disability plan, including a Healthcare Power of Attorney.... Read More Incapacity Planning