As your parents age, you may become more aware of the fact that they will not live forever. Though coming to terms with a loved one's mortality can prove emotionally difficult and jarring, you may have to confront these feelings in order to understand your parents' end-of-life wishes.
You're executor of an estate, now what?
When it comes to dealing with an estate of a deceased individual, a substantial amount of responsibility goes to the executor. Commonly, the creator of the will names a spouse, child or other close relative to act as the executor. If someone has asked you to take on such a position, you may wonder what responsibilities that entails and what may be expected of you.
Do you need to update your will?
Estate planning is an essential step for every individual, regardless of income level or the value of the estate. Just as a solid estate plan should reflect the needs and objectives of the individual client, it is prudent to update these plans as major life changes happen.
Protect your online identity after your death
For many years, people have understood the importance of having a will in order to protect their assets after death. The advent of the Information Age, however, has generated brand new questions, and the answers are only starting to take shape. How do you protect your digital assets and identity after death?
