Why Unequal Inheritances Might Be Advisable

An Unequal Inheritance Could Be an Option for Your Children For most families who have more than one child, the division of assets in estate planning is usually relatively simple. All of the assets would be divided as equally as possible among your children. However,...

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...