If you have a child with autism, you'll want to consider his or her future -- especially as he or she becomes an adult. After reaching the age of 18, even young adults with mental health disabilities, like autism, will be legally allowed to make decisions on their own...
Month: August 2017
Families bear most of the cost of dementia care
As adults, we grow increasingly more aware of the costs of long-term medical care as we age. However, when confronted with this potentially unpleasant new information, we are prone to set it aside. Thinking about what we might do for ourselves or a loved one in need...
Do I really need a will?
If you're married in California, and you plan for your family to receive all of your assets when you're gone, you might consider skipping the process of drafting the will. However, this would be a mistake. No matter how rich or poor you think you are, a will can be...
What should I know before creating a business succession plan?
Business owners who want to leave the family business to their children can create a business succession plan to achieve this. A business succession plan can be organized in many different ways. For example, it might not go into effect until after you die. Or, you...
Estate planning for your second marriage
Marriage is about love, and it's certainly beautiful any time two people and their respective families come together through matrimony. However, it's also important to remember that getting married is a legal contract. If you're going into your second marriage, there...
Children Graduating High School? Time To Revise Your Estate Plan.
For many parents, a child’s high school graduation is a mixed blessing. One is able to see one’s child take the first steps into adulthood – and the first irrevocable steps away from the family home. The instincts to protect (and, maybe, to coddle) remain strong, even...
Estate planning needs for women
Women involved in estate planning with their husbands and extended family members may find themselves with a unique view in the process. While a man might make more money in his lifetime than his wife, she will likely outlive him. And, while the husband might earn the...
