When you draft an estate plan, one step you have to take is to choose an estate executor or an estate administrator. Your estate plan itself provides instructions for your family. The estate executor is the person you’ve put in charge of going through the...
Month: February 2024
Does it actually help to lay down your motorcycle?
There are those who believe that the only way to avoid some motorcycle accidents is to lay down the bike. This is a slang term, but it generally just means tipping the bike over on purpose, while in motion. People do it because they believe that there are situations...
Even young adults need a digital estate plan
Most of today’s young adults grew up electronically connected to the world. As such, most young adults each boast a significant digital footprint that includes everything from social media accounts to online banking, email and even virtual currencies. This shift has...
Why address sentimental items in an estate plan?
When you start making an estate plan, odds are that you will think of your most valuable assets first. Who gets the family home? How do you divide up a life insurance policy? What happens to your investment portfolio or your bank accounts? It is important to think...
Are urban or rural roads more dangerous?
It often feels like rural roads should be safer than city streets. Part of it has to do with the physical space and the design, as rural roads are often straight, wide open spaces without complicated designs and with lower traffic levels. This just naturally feels...
4 Mistakes to avoid when drafting an estate plan
Making an estate plan is one of the best decisions you can make to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes and your loved ones are taken care of after you're gone. It is therefore important to ensure that everything is done right to avoid...