Prenuptial agreements get a bad reputation. While it may be fair since this type of agreement looks to the end of a marriage that has yet to begin, there are many benefits to a prenuptial agreement. Money Talks News explains that this type of agreement can benefit...
Your estate plan is complete – why review it?
It’s important to clearly communicate your wishes in case of the unexpected. However, not all Americans get their affairs in order or, once they do, fail to recognize that they should keep it up to date as time goes by. A mere 32% of Americans report having one or...
How do you value intangible assets during business divorce?
Although you might not have thought about the similarities between owning a business and being married, many of the same considerations apply to both. External demands, interpersonal struggles and uncontrollable variables all seem to accompany businesses and...
Collect your fair amount of alimony
When a divorce disrupts your standard of living, alimony is there to provide a financial safety net. Alimony is designed to help you maintain a lifestyle that is appropriate for you, your family and your ambitions. In Tennessee, there are several considerations in...
Planning your estate to discourage family disputes
Planning your estate plenty of time in advance from when you will need it enables you to take your time making confident decisions about your future. Without the pressure of needing to make decisions right away, you can accurately assess your end-of-life wishes and...
How can I preserve my retirement plans during a divorce?
Despite carefully saving throughout the years, you worry that your later in life divorce may wreak havoc on your financial plans for retirement. If you have been a stay at home spouse, you might now need to be financially independent for the first time in years or...
How do you handle estate planning while in your 20s?
You recently graduated from college and landed your first job in your chosen industry. As someone in your 20s, surely you are too young to start estate planning, right? U.S. News & World Report explains why your 20s are an ideal time to lay the foundation for your...
How can you divide the family home?
Decisions about the family home can be among the most difficult decisions to make during a divorce. For some, keeping the house is important, while for others, they prefer a fresh start away from the home. Forbes suggests that there are a few options to consider when...
Essential documents in estate planning
You know that you need an estate plan, but if you are like many people, you may be putting off creating it. Or perhaps you created one years ago and have not updated it since. Either can be a huge mistake. An estate plan is a way to pass on your assets after your...
What is a simple will?
For many people, the idea of sitting down and going through the estate planning process is very daunting. Particularly if the person in question is on the younger side or does not have very many assets. However, estate planning does not need to be super complex, and...
