A life estate is a form of property ownership that splits control and ownership of a property. The person who creates the life estate for their home and assets is known as the life tenant. Though the tenant retains control of the property, they share ownership during their lifetime with the remainderman, a legal term referring to the estate's heir.
There is a popular misperception among many seniors that in order to protect their assets from creditors, including the cost of nursing home care, they should consider gifting their assets to their children.
If you’re part of the baby boomer generation, you may be in the process of making plans to pass on any assets you have to your children and other beneficiaries.
There is a general consensus that having a last will and testament is important. However, few people realize the necessity of having medical documents in place.
Today, much of our lives is digital, and many things we hold dear are not physical. However, what happens to our digital assets when we die? That’s where digital estate planning comes in.
One major misconception is we simply can tell loved ones what we want to happen for the purposes of health or property distribution and family members can ensure that those wishes are followed.
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