A dementia diagnosis is a traumatic time for any family. Dementia happens slowly and progressively over time. In the early stages, some symptoms are often

When we hear the word legacy, many of us think of money left to people and institutions that have come to mean the most to

The statistics are rather alarming. In 2005, 50 percent of Americans had a will; today, only 32 percent of us have one. Meanwhile, only one

For generations, the children in your family have learned to swim by jumping off the dock of your family’s vacation home. It’s a rite of

There are many reasons you might consider giving your adult children a portion of their inheritance now, while you’re alive and well. Maybe you’ve seen

Loss of Control Losing control over how your assets are distributed after death isn’t the only negative consequence of failing to plan. You and your

One of the first questions many clients ask is whether they need a trust. It’s a great question, but it leads to another: What do

Clients often ask us about the estate planning tools we use and what each of them can accomplish. Here is a list of the most

Many people believe that estate planning is only for elders. The truth is that the younger generation, including millennials, can benefit from having an estate

If you have more than one child, you’ve probably wondered if you should leave each of your children the same amount in your will or

Charitable giving allows you to assist the people and organizations that have come to mean the most to you over the course of your life.

The 2013 United States Census indicated that 54 percent of women over the age of 65 were not married. The figure for men over 65