You know a will is important for taking care of your family after you pass, and it remains one of the pillars of estate planning. But it’s not the only document you’ll likely need if you also want to take care of yourself. Only 1/3 of Americans have a health care...
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Your Power of Attorney is an essential part of your estate plan
When you start estate planning, you may focus on the need for a will. After all, the will is the most common legal document that people say they need to have as they age. The reality is that a will is not all you need, and your power of attorney designation could be...
Communication: 4 methods that work for divorcing couples
Going through a divorce is not easy. You and your estranged spouse may not get along well and have trouble communicating with one another. Fortunately, there are many options for communicating that will allow you to talk without being face-to-face. You may need to...
Does “staging” of a house pay off?
You have been living in your home for many years, but you've decided that it's time to move on to a new location. You want to downsize and eliminate stress in your life, so selling your home is a priority. One of the things that your realtor may speak with you about...
What is title insurance? Is it expensive?
If you are interested in buying a property, one thing you may want to look into having is title insurance. Title insurance is a kind of indemnity insurance that protects you against financial losses suffered as a result of defects in a property's title. There are...
Raising healthy kids: Here’s how to help them respond to divorce
When children are going to be going through a divorce, one of the best things their parents can do is help them do so with grace and dignity. Parents can do this by upholding their values and making sure to treat their ex-partners with respect, even in the most...
Parenting plans 101: Getting the perfect plan in place
With parenting plans, there are always going to be changes. However, a great parenting plan will account for changes in the future and describe how you'll handle them. Parenting plans are essential, because they explain how you'll raise your child, what to expect from...
Custody exchanges in neutral locations can make things easier
Divorcing with children means you will inevitably have to interact with your ex when it's time for you to exchange custody. Those interactions may be brief, but they can be a source of significant issues for families going through divorce. Despite your best intentions...
Lashing out: Belittling another parent isn’t a great idea
You may not think it's a big deal to say negative things about your estranged spouse to your children. The truth is that doing so can be extremely harmful to your relationship with your kids and cause strain in other aspects of your divorce. Children are aware that...
Coparenting can work if you’re willing to be flexible
Parenting plans usually have at least one fault, and that is that they can't account for every situation that occurs. Coparenting is difficult enough as it is, but when unexpected factors influence your life, they can make coparenting even harder. The thing to...