You may think that finalizing your divorce is the last step in ending your life as a married couple. However, an important step you can afford to overlook is updating your will and entire estate plan. If you don’t do this, you may find your ex-spouse is still listed...
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Year: 2022
Why you should avoid social media during your divorce
Social media offers a great outlet for people who want to waste some time or keep up with family and friends who live far away. However, it’s not the best outlet to use for your feelings when going through a divorce. While it may be tempting to post all your thoughts...
What is a power of attorney?
As you start working on developing your estate plan, one term you’re going to hear and see a lot is “power of attorney” (POA). Most people aren’t entirely sure what that is. They often think a POA is a person. It’s not. A POA is a document. It gives someone who’s...
Co-parenting considerations for a child with an eating disorder
It’s always important for divorcing spouses who will be co-parenting children to find a way to work together amicably for their kids’ best interests. When a child is suffering from an eating disorder, it’s particularly crucial. Eating disorders are unlike many medical...
If you don’t have children, do you need an estate plan?
Every family dynamic is different and unique. Some people have several children, while others opt to foster or adopt. Having children is not a priority for everyone, and in some cases, it simply isn’t possible. Estate planning documents tend to be flexible to...
Flexibility and communication for summer custody
Child custody in the summer can get more complicated than it does during the school year. There is simply more stress on your time and you have the children at home for a few months, rather than in the classroom. This can be taxing for co-parents, especially if they...
Can you leave money in your will to a caregiver?
America has an aging population, and many seniors rely on professional caregivers to retain their independence and remain in their homes instead of going into long-term nursing care. It’s only natural to feel a strong connection to a caregiver who has been with you...
What’s the relationship between child support and visitation?
Your ex wasn’t exactly a great spouse, and they’re not turning out to be the world’s best co-parent, either. Sure, they’re fantastic at showing up with armloads of presents for the kids, and they seem to enjoy being the “fun” parent, but they’re short on...
Will your executor need to pay estate taxes after you die?
Estate planning is a way to maximize how much you leave for the people and charitable causes that you care about when you die. By planning ahead, you keep control over what happens to your property and can potentially minimize how much of your money and property goes...
If you move out, do you lose your right to the family home?
There's a lot of misinformation floating around out there about divorce proceedings, and people sometimes base their divorce strategy on inaccurate legal information. For example, some people will tell you that if you move out of the family home before the divorce,...