How to Allow For Grief In Your Legacy Plan
We talked to grief therapist Grief Therapist Brittany Squillace, MA, LMFT about anticipatory grief: the emotions that can come with thinking about someone’s legacy–or realizing that a parent or loved one won’t […]
Legacy Planning for New Parents
Congrats on your newest family member! Your legacy plan might be the last thing on your mind as you welcome a new little one to your life, but make sure you have your bases covered. Here are the most important legacy plans to make to care well for your child.
Legacy and Estate Planning Basics
We function as third-party consultants, “sitting in the middle” with clients as they create a legacy plan that celebrates their values and what makes them unique, while maximizing how they’re […]
How to be a Guardian or Minor’s/Spendthrift Trustee
Memorial Day is a chance to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It’s a time to stop and think about those who gave their time–and some, […]
What are Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives?
In our work, we spend a lot of time talking with clients about what will happen after they’re gone: where will their assets go, who will handle their estate-related decisions, and who will take care of their children/pets, etc. Power of Attorney (POA) documents/roles are incredibly powerful–but they come into play when someone is alive, but incapacitated–so it’s important that when someone is named a POA, they understand what they’re responsible for, and what to do next. Here’s a handy guide!
What is a trustee, and what should you do if you’re named one?
Whether you’re naming people to serve in key estate roles, you’ve been named in someone’s plan, or you’re just learning more about legacy planning, there are some important things to think about. We’ve taken our webinar content and put together a high-level, downloadable guide, and we hope it’s helpful to you!
How to Communicate Your Legacy Plan
“It seems so easy or obvious to communicate a plan, but it’s amazing the reaction we get from families who see an estate document for the first time and can’t […]
How Often Should You Review Your Estate Plan?
In general, you should review your plan every few years, just to make sure you remember what’s in place and to make sure it’s all still relevant. There are also some major life changes and milestones that may necessitate a review.
Second Homes and Estate Plans: What You Need to Think About
The cabin, the cottage, the lake house, the ski place, the rental property…whatever you call it, a recreational home and/or income property can be a huge blessing to multiple generations of a family. But when it comes to ensuring it’s passed down, and cared for, in an estate, a lot of questions can come up. Here are some ideas of how to handle a vacation home wisely.
10 Ways to Raise Generous Kids
Parents want the best for their children. And when it comes to legacy planning, they often have two main goals: care for their kids’ financial future, and make a positive impact on their community and causes they care about. What about doing BOTH?