For your beloved pets, you can take care of them through a Pet Trust.

What happens to the child if both parents were to die together at the same time? Have you chosen a guardian?

This is an episode about having the right financial mindset, capitalizing on the power of compound interest and tips on goal setting.

We explore joint ownership of property and assets and how it bypasses the will. This may not be ideal in all situations. Tread carefully for your own situation.

This is an important document to have in your estate plan to lay down clear instructions as to what should happen should you become incapacitated or in a coma.

The irony here is that death gives our lives actual meaning and purpose. I explore this idea with the idea that experiences Trump material wealth in helping us pursue what is important to us ultimately - our family and friends.

Young people may believe because they don’t have much in material wealth that there is no reason to plan. But good estate planning involves good financial planning today.

A common question I get is should I get a Will or Trust. Here are some questions and guidelines you can use to help you decide which instrument is best for you.

Per Stirpes is a Latin legal term meaning by the branch or root. An estate of a decedent is distributed per stirpes if each branch of the family is to receive an equal share of the estate. While this may seem clear cut, things get a little complicated when children predecease you and then there are different laws that produce different results ie common law vs UPC.

While I have previously said you should put all your property in your will there are some assets and property that you should not include in your will.