FDIC insurance protects cash against bank failures, but few know the risks in holding financial securities at financial intermediaries.
Are My Assets Safe? What Are Financial Intermediaries?
Every time someone buys or sells a security, receives a dividend or interest payment or transfers funds, they deal with financial intermediaries. What are they?
What Is a Digital Estate Plan, and Do I Need One?
A digital estate plan might seem unusual, but digital assets and the laws governing them are something of a new frontier in estate planning.
The Essential Estate Planning Tool You’ve Never Heard of?
A Letter of Instruction is not a legal document, but it can play an important role in your overall estate plan.
Charitable Giving and Your Estate Plan
Did you know charitable giving can be a beneficial part of your estate plan? Learn how and why it might make sense for you.
How Can Trusts Save on Estate Taxes?
What are the estate taxes, how are they calculated, and how can adding trusts to your estate plan help you avoid them?
The Basics of Estate Planning
Since property can pass through or outside of probate, often, an estate planning attorney can help you decide on the best plan for you.