Engagement rings have a long and important history in human society. When one person wants to marry another, he or she often presents an engagement ring. The person who accepts the ring also agrees to walk down the aisle and say, "I do." If your engagement ring has...
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As your life changes, so should your will
Having a will is an essential part of an estate plan. In doing so, you deserve applause for your foresight. After all, many Americans remain skittish about their mortality and fail to create an estate plan. However, you must understand that an estate evolves. And with...
Does your estate plan protect you?
You create an estate plan to disseminate your items after your death. While this is true, a comprehensive plan should also include provisions that protect you when you need it. During a planning session, you should consider provisions that come into play when you do...
How may a trust protect my heirs from creditors?
Advantages of creating a trust include protecting your property from creditors. If you create a revocable or “living” trust, however, creditors may seek payment for unpaid debts, as explained by Experian.com. Creditors, for example, may sue you while you are alive or...
Understanding the problems and rewards of divorce after 50
Later-in-life divorce is more common than ever and no longer causes raised eyebrows. However, those who divorce after the age of 50 face unique challenges as well as unanticipated rewards. Baby Boomers and divorce Baby Boomers began turning 50 years of age in 1996....
Positive aspects of gay adoption
Despite gay marriage now being the law of the land, some are still wary. They are often even more skeptical when it comes to gay couples adopting. In reality, there is no evidence that children of homosexuals experience ill effects. The truth is they benefit highly...
Could sibling rivalry lead to probate litigation?
Sibling rivalry comes in all shapes and sizes, with some rivalries spiraling wildly out of control and others staying at a relatively peaceable level. Unfortunately, when you add fraught emotions and money into the mix, even the mildest of rivalries can ignite into...
Do you have answers for common trust administration questions?
After a loved one chose you to administer a trust, you researched the role and all its responsibilities. Just as you may have your questions, so do other estate executors. The American Bar Association shares common trust administration questions. When you have the...
Can divorce ruin your credit score?
If you have ever applied for a mortgage or financed a car, you know how important it is to have a good credit score. After all, according to Equifax, a major credit bureau, those with credit scores between 740 and 850 often receive low-interest rates and other...
How to protect yourself during asset division in a divorce
Getting a divorce is a complicated process. Although hundreds of thousands of people get a divorce every year, many people do not know what they need to do to protect themselves throughout their divorce. Asset division is one of the areas of divorce where you can be...