by Leslie Marenco | Jul 10, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
The term “blended family” has become commonplace in our society and refers to a family where one or both spouses were previously married and have children from the prior marriage. In some instances, the new couple goes on to have children of their own. With children,...
by Leslie Marenco | Jul 3, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
If you are in your “golden years” and are looking for ways to spread your wealth, you should consider the various tools that will allow you to financially protect and benefit your grandchildren. Carefully planning your gifts to your grandchildren is not only a...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 12, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning
If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities, sports teams and the inevitable emergencies that fill the lives of single parents everywhere. Being a single parent is a...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 12, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
Many parents believe that by adding a child’s name to a property deed, they can pass along the property outside of probate. Unfortunately, those who act on that belief often find they have invited more problems than they have avoided. This is because in many states,...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 1, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning
We are fairly certain the last thing your 18-year-old kid is thinking about is an estate plan. And you are probably not thinking about one for them either, but you should be. Here’s why: once your child turns 18, you are no longer entitled to know about their...
by Leslie Marenco | May 29, 2015 | Articles, Estate Planning, IRAs / 401(k), Kids Protection Planning, Trusts
It is natural for parents to want to treat their children equally when it comes to inheritances. However, equal treatment is not always the best course of action when it comes to estate planning and gifts. Here are some situations that call for unequal treatment:...
