Estate Planning and Mental Health

Why You Need to Consider Mental Health in Estate Planning An estimated 19.9% of Americans hold a diagnosis of a behavioral or mental health issue at any time. Mental illness affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. If one of your heirs has a mental or...

Estate Planning for Physicians

Why Physicians Need to Create an Estate Plan Over the average career of a physician in the United States, a practicing doctor can expect to earn at least $6.5 million. Many physicians earn much more, and they may also accumulate assets that heirs may disagree about...

The Importance of Powers of Attorney

Summary: Powers of attorney are important estate planning documents that give individuals the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of somebody else. Power of attorneys often go into effect when the principal becomes incapacitated, but they may also be used when...

How to Avoid Ancillary Probate

Tips for Avoiding Ancillary Probate in Your Estate Bequeaths In the United States, about 7.15 million single-family houses are second or vacation homes. This accounts for just over 5% of the American housing stock, and these houses often complicate the distribution of...