A blended family involves two parents who have children from previous marriages, and who are starting a new family together. Blended families are similar to any other family unit but do have some unique concerns that parents need to address. Estate planning can be...
3 times people need to change estate plans (no matter their age!)
An estate plan can give someone a sense of confidence and peace of mind as they navigate their daily life. A testator with a will and other documents on record can trust that there are protections in place for their loved ones after they die. They know that their...
Estate planning as a parent of an adult child with special needs
Becoming a parent is often what motivates people to create estate plans. They worry about the vulnerability of their children while they are still young. A parent can leave assets for their children with a will or a trust, and they can also nominate a guardian in a...
Estate planning for grandparents
Estate planning is crucial for individuals looking to secure their financial legacy and provide for their loved ones after they pass away. In Delaware, grandparents have several estate planning tools available to help support their grandchildren's future. By...
3 estate planning considerations for beneficiaries with special needs
Estate planning is important for anyone with dependent family members, but some people rely on their families more than others. Individuals born with special needs and those who acquire disabling medical conditions due to injury or illness require more support than...
How to plan for the financial future of a child with disabilities
When making an estate plan, it’s important for parents to carefully consider how their efforts may impact a child with disabilities. The child’s financial future may be largely dependent on this estate plan. Parents may have been caring for a child for their entire...
How should blended families tackle estate planning?
Families in Delaware come in all different shapes and sizes. Blended families, where two adults with children from prior relationships, are increasingly common. And ultimately, people who have married before and who want to marry may recognize the importance of...
When should you start to consider estate planning?
The more unpleasant and stressful a process is, the more reasons someone will generally find to procrastinate about it. Estate planning requires that people carefully analyze their finances and digital assets, which is often a stressful experience. They will also need...
What goes to probate when someone dies?
When someone dies, their assets and debts need to be sorted out and the remaining assets have to legally be transferred and titled to the appropriate heirs, and probate is the process by which this happens. However, not everything someone owns will pass through...
What happens when a person dies without a will or trust?
Estate planning is something that adults of all ages in Delaware should consider, but many find ways to avoid the process for as long as possible. Some people wait for so long that they eventually die without an estate plan in place. As a result, those who are...
