As the world becomes increasingly digitized, digital estate management has become the forefront of a family’s financial and social portfolio. Knowing how to prepare these accounts for an inevitable death and how to access and manage them after death is crucial towards...
It’s said that nothing can be certain except death and taxes. Sometimes, the two coincide. After a person dies, their estate may be subject to taxes. However, despite the common saying, death taxes are not always certain. Whether or not an estate is subject to taxes...
More Americans are investing in cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). If these people lose their passwords, they may lose access to their accounts – possibly forever. As more people buy crypto, this is becoming a significant concern in estate planning....
Same-sex couples have to deal with all of the estate planning issues that straight couples face, but they may also encounter a few extra issues. This makes solid estate planning especially important. Marriage and Children Since 2015, same-sex marriage has been legally...
During probate, a court oversees the distribution of a person’s estate. It can be a complicated process, but proper estate planning can help it go smoothly. Unfortunately, many people don’t take advantage of the estate planning options available to them. According to...
Long-term care costs can devastate an estate. When a person dies owing money for long-term care, an lien may be put on any property the deceased owns, and a claim may be made against the estate. Here’s what you need to know about long-term care costs and personal...