LGBT Pride Month: NerdWallet Launches Same-Sex Planning Tool
The last twelve months have been huge for gay rights. New York joined the growing roster of states granting gay marriage; Washington and Maryland have passed legislation allowing gay marriage and are...
View ArticleQ: How do I know a lawyer will be LGBT friendly?
Ensuring your lawyer is LGBT friendly could make all the difference when navigating federal laws – you want to work with a professional whom you feel comfortable with, particularly when dealing with...
View ArticleOnline LGBT Estate Planning: Why Lawyers are Worth the Cost
As tempting as it is to turn online to save money on LGBT estate planning, this is one area of your life where it’s better to invest in peace of mind. Because LGBT law is such a rapidly evolving field,...
View ArticleWhat’s An Affidavit of Burial/Cremation?
An estate planning lawyer can draw up an affidavit of burial/cremation for you. It’s usually just a simple document that directs a funeral director to follow the instructions of the person designated...
View ArticleCan same-sex couples get pre-nuptial agreements?
Lawyers actually recommend LGBT couples can get prenuptial agreements, as they can help protect your finances in the still murky area of same-sex family law. However, if you have your agreement drawn...
View ArticleWhen my parents die, will I inherit their debt?
The passing of your parents will be a hard and painful time, and the various money and property concerns that go along with it can be an added source of stress. If you have debt collectors call you...
View ArticleWhen the Gift Tax Exemption Ends, Should I Change My Will?
They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes. So what happens when the two collide? Turns out, the answer is anything but certain. Changes to estate and gift tax exemptions expected at...
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Trust Funds: Financial Advice from…Honey Boo Boo?
“Mama June sure gives good advice,” said no one ever. Until now. June “Mama” Shannon, the mother of the strange but loveable Honey Boo Boo, may not seem like the type for “book learnin’,” but a recent...
View ArticleEnd of Life Planning: Leaving Money, Memories and Peace of Mind
Recently, a close friend’s grandfather died – he was a lovable old guy, the kind of man everyone wants as their grandpa. He always had a joke to tell and never took anything too seriously. After the...
View ArticleHow Much Does Estate Planning Cost?
A will is one of the most basic elements of your estate plan – your heirs’ road map for what happens to you and your possessions once you’re gone or seriously incapacitated. Putting off making a will...
View ArticleEstate Planning: Get Your Act Together
By Martin Weil Learn more about Martin on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor A client of mine is nearing the end of his life and it got me to thinking, again, about how so many of us, even clients that I have...
View ArticleInheriting Debt: How Your Parents’ Credit Can Affect You
Financially, senior citizens aren’t doing so hot. The average debt among people 65 and older rose 83% between 2001 and 2010–much of it thanks to mortgages. Outstanding balances, of course, have...
View ArticleDo I Need to Pay a Lawyer to Write My Will?
Hi Anisha, I’m a single mom and need to create a will. The choices are daunting – online services or in office legal consulting. How do you recommend starting and how much do think it will cost?...
View ArticleOne Will, Three Kids – How to Rule (well) from the Grave
By Lynn Ballou, CFP Learn more about Lynn on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor If you are like me, you dread the idea of imagining your family moving on without you after you’re gone. And if you are like me,...
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