Take the squabbling between siblings you've had to endure and referee as a parent. Now multiply it times age and money. That might give you some idea of the need to make your final wishes clear when the time comes to divvy up your assets.
It’s perfectly normal for aging parents who are currently completing their will along with their lawyer’s guidance, to leave the family home to their children.
Life insurance can be the ideal way to protect both yourself and those you care about. However, individual insurance companies can put age-related restrictions on life insurance policies.
If a child you’ve added to your deed goes through a divorce, has tax issues, is sued by someone, or must declare bankruptcy, your house could be on the chopping block!
If there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s life’s uncertainty. While we all hope for the best, as a business owner, it’s important to be prepared for anything. Having an answer to life’s curveballs can help you stay in business, ensure that your legacy lives on, and that your business partners and family are taken care of.
There is a popular misperception among many seniors that in order to protect their assets from creditors, including the cost of nursing home care, they should consider gifting their assets to their children.