Posts Tagged ‘inheritance’
Will your Kids Blow their Inheritance?
For most people who spend a lifetime prudently managing their wealth and their spending habits, the thought of their children recklessly and rapidly blowing their inheritance is disconcerting. According to a study by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 70 percent of all people who suddenly receive a large sum of money will use it…
Read MoreShould you disinherit your children if they don’t love you?
As a certified financial planner and an estate planning attorney, I am in the unique position to counsel my clients in both their financial planning and their legacy planning. Many times, I feel like I am acting as a family counselor as well. Too often people are faced with internal conflicts about their estate…
Read MoreUndue influence
Undue influence is a legal doctrine that is used to describe the use of one’s power that arises out of a special relationship to coerce someone to make a decision not derived from their free will. This type of relationship can occur very commonly from an adult caregiver who may even be a relative. The…
Read MoreFinancial Swiss Army knife
Throughout the financial planning process we must address numerous concerns. Is there ample liquidity? Is there a growth strategy? How can we mitigate risk? How can we create sufficient lifetime income? How can we plan for potential future long-term-care needs? How can we maximize the inheritance we leave our heirs? Finally, how can we reduce…
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