Along with writing a will and naming a successor trustee, choosing a beneficiary is one of the most important elements of a good estate plan. At Phelps LaClair, we have 40 years of experience helping people to successfully pass on the wealth they have spent...
When a family member dies with assets held in a revocable living trust, it is likely that someone in the family has been named as a successor trustee who will administer the trust. If this person is you, Phelps LaClair offers our condolences to you...
Losing a family member is hard enough without the added stress of complications that can occur as a result of poor estate planning on the part of the deceased. But if a Revocable Living Trust is set in place, grieving family members will be spared...
When a parent passes, sometimes we are shouldered with the heavy job of managing their after-death affairs. Unless this process is planned in advance and in detail with professional help, it quickly becomes a heartache. Some bereft children are left asking themselves questions like, “How did...
Are you curious about a charitable remainder trust (CRT) distribution or how it relates to estate planning? Learning more about estate planning vehicles like irrevocable trusts and charitable remainder trusts will help you select the right ones for your situation. We’ll cover those topics here and...
Julie, an estate planner, recently went out for dinner with her friend Jordan. While they were eating, Jordan mentioned a show she had seen about the luxurious expanse of Drake’s mansion. “His estate is huge!” she remarked, which turned the conversation toward the word “estate.”...
If you find yourself wondering how to begin estate planning, or if early estate planning makes sense, you are on the right track! Covering the details about what will happen to you or your loved ones if an accident occurs is a necessary step in...
Are you wondering what happens when your partner dies? How will the surviving loved one be cared for? Death benefits for unmarried couples only exist if you create them. You can decide where your assets go—whether you give them to friends, family, charities, or a...
Estate planning can sound inaccessible to some people, as if it’s an elite tool that’s not appropriate for everyone. If financial end-of-life planning isn’t a topic circulating through your peer group, it can seem far-off or irrelevant. However, neither of these assumptions are true. Many people...
Elder Care. It’s a hot topic for many, especially when it comes to estate planning. None of us wants to think about the possibility of ending up in a long-term care facility like a nursing home. But it’s a reality we’ve got to think about...