For parents, there's nothing more important in an estate plan than choosing a guardian for their minor children.Naturally, you hope to live long enough to raise your own children. If an accident should happen, however, that claims your life and the life of your...

Month: February 2019
Which common beliefs about bankruptcy are not true?
You already know that not everything you hear about any particular subject is true. As people discuss issues that affect their lives, they may embellish the truth, or they may simply have a poor understanding of the topic at hand. Bankruptcy is one subject around...
Mistakes you need to avoid when writing your will
You already know that getting your will together is really important in order to protect your family's future -- but it's also important not to rush yourself through the process once you've begun. If you rush, you're far too apt to make some serious mistakes.What can...
Do men or women live longer?
Doing your estate planning often means considering who will be the surviving spouse, what that means for the transfer of assets and the need for medical care, and how the assets will then get passed on to the rest of the family when the surviving spouse eventually...
Take care when hiring independent contractors for your business
In a nation where the "gig economy" has become the norm, independent contractors are all over -- and smart businesses are taking advantage of all the wonderful talent out there.However, you do need to take care when you hire an independent contractor to work for your...
Parenting conflicts might be difficult to resolve
Situations that come up during the child custody process aren't always easy to handle. You and your ex will usually have to figure out how to come to an agreement. This might be complicated because the chance of you agreeing on everything is slim. Instead, there will...
Could you be overlooking important marital assets?
A lot of American women still tend to rely on their husbands to handle the family finances -- which can put women at a disadvantage if the marriage crumbles.While spouses are supposed to disclose all their assets during the divorce proceedings so that there can be a...