Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: What It Is and Why Planning Ahead Is So Important When we think of Alzheimer’s disease, we often imagine someone in their late 70s or 80s. But Alzheimer’s doesn’t always wait until old age. In fact, a rare form of the disease—called early-onset Alzheimer’s—can affect people in their…
When Should a Child Get Full Access to Their Inheritance? Balancing Maturity, Milestones, and Meaning in Your Estate Plan One of the most important—and most personal—decisions you’ll make when setting up a trust for your children is deciding when they should receive full access to the assets. While age benchmarks are common,…
Will a Recession Impact Estate Planning? Here’s What You Should Know. There’s been a lot of talk lately about whether a recession is coming — or whether we’re already quietly in one. No one has a crystal ball, but one thing is clear: economic uncertainty always gets people thinking about…
Estate Planning: Don’t Leave Your Legacy to Luck This St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is all about luck—the four-leaf clovers, pots of gold, and the elusive leprechauns. But when it comes to estate planning, luck isn’t a strategy. While we can all hope for good fortune in life, a well-crafted estate…
Ensure Your Property Insurance Is Updated After a Title Transfer Transferring real estate into a trust or business entity is a common estate planning strategy to protect assets and avoid probate. However, these transfers can unintentionally impact insurance coverage, leaving homeowners vulnerable if not properly addressed. With the recent Los Angeles wildfires, ensuring adequate…
