Millennials are receptive to a different set of recommendations when it comes to estate planning, and they have particular vulnerabilities and needs.
Estate Planning for Millennials
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Thoughts on Estate Planning for Generation X
Generation Xers, now in their 40s and 50s, have been impacted by rising costs of education and by several market downturns. At Geyer Law, we try to bring together family members of different generations to share values and wealth transfer, cautioning Gen Xers to consider protection from creditors.
Gen Xers Retirement Planning and Longevity
As Gen Xers enter into their 40s and 50s, it is time for them to become active in the creation and execution of their retirement planning. There are many things to consider, including finances, investments, insurance policies, legal documents, living arrangements, and healthcare.
A Will Does Much More than Transfer Your Assets
Care.com’s annual estate planning survey for 2019 found that 57% of U.S. adults do not have a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”). The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as age, race, and education....
8 Tips for Having ‘The Talk’ with Elderly Parents
Talking about estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic but it’s essential for every family. Unless you’re certain your parents have an up-to-date will and a wider plan for what should happen in the event of their passing, you shouldn’t assume everything will be...
Beneficiary Designations: Pitfalls You May Not Know About
You might think that leaving your property to your heirs would be simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and...
Having a Will is Essential
If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace of mind and their protection is the right thing to do.
The importance of discussing your estate plan
Estate planning is a difficult endeavor by itself. Discussing your estate plan, though, adds another layer of complexity to the process. While you may want to address its terms with your children or other loved ones, you might fear their responses. But explaining your...
Important Information About Life Insurance
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has made many of us think about our mortality and how to make sure our loved ones are taken care of especially if we die unexpectedly. Life insurance can be an affordable way to provide for our children, a spouse, a sibling, aging parents,...
How you can plan for potential probate disputes
As you revise your will, you may want to reconsider some of its provisions. Since its beneficiaries will receive your assets in probate court, you will want to ensure a smooth disbursement process. Yet, you may sense potential for conflicts or challenges between them,...
