There are so many different kinds of investments out there that it can make your head spin. And you want to make the right decision for your financial future, but with your friends telling you one thing and your family telling you another, how can...
No one wants to write a check for $20,000 to an uncle they don’t really like. But that’s exactly what thousands of real estate professionals are doing every year when they write large checks to Uncle Sam to pay their taxes. Don’t let it be you. As the...
If you have not used Legal Zoom, I suspect you have at least heard of it. Legal Zoom is the leading legal service web site on the internet. Among its legal services, Legal Zoom provides do-it-yourself estate planning. However, Legal Zoom and other do-it-yourself estate...
Divorce is not something people expect to occur in their lifetime, but unfortunately, divorce happens to many married couples. The divorce process can be painful or painless depending on the relationship an individual may have with their ex-spouse. But in either case, there are documents...
Digital estate planning is a way to plan for your death and determine what happens to your assets after you die. Because many people are uncomfortable with thinking about their death, essential estate planning steps are never taken or enacted. However, with new technologies becoming...
Safety Deposit Box Pitfalls Many think putting their estate planning documents into a safety deposit box is a wise decision. But in many states, such as Ohio, if an individual is the only person named as the owner of a safety deposit box, then no one...
Five Types of Probate Proceedings Probate is a formal legal process that serves as the first step in administering the estate of a decedent and giving proper recognition to the decedent’s will, by resolving all claims and distributing all property under the will. The probate court...
Do you consider yourself a goal setter? Some people love to set goals and find it very motivating whereas others find goal setting to be very intimidating or overwhelming. Either way, if you fail to plan, you’re really planning to fail. And the truth is,...
So, you’re wanting to make some changes in your portfolio or to begin investing your money wisely, and you’ve heard of annuities, but you’re not really sure what they are or if you even need one. Maybe you’ve also heard that annuities are the best...
Everyone knows that it’s a good idea to have an emergency fund, right? And it makes sense. Life is full of unexpected surprises, and having some money tucked away and readily accessible is incredibly helpful when you have unplanned situations arise. Why you need an emergency...
