Gone are the days when a couple married during their early 20s, welcomed and raised children together and lived out the rest of their lives together. Today, with the U.S. divorce rate hovering around 50 percent, familial structures within the U.S. are more complex...
How can pet owners provide for a pet’s future care?
According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the city is home to an estimated 600,000 dogs and 500,000 cats. For many pet owners, a dog or cat is revered as not only a beloved companion, but also another member of the family. It makes sense...
If you are thinking about replacing your executor
If you have already appointed an executor, you have obviously taken steps to ensure that your financial and legal matters will be in order after you have passed away. Congratulations to you for being so proactive. Please however, keep in mind that estate planning is...
Understanding the potential benefits of a QPRT
If you have never heard of a Qualified Personal Residence Trust, you are not alone. Although this particular estate planning tool was once popular, it became less well-known over time. However, this tool may still help various Americans transfer their homes to their...