When a spouse, parent, sibling, or other loved one dies, administering their estate becomes the responsibility of a family member or professional. If you are not a professional, expect to be thrusted into details of
Trusts funds used to be the realm of the wealthy, providing a tool to pass money to heirs and charities. Nowadays, though, they are becoming a means for more people to engage in smart estate
Since a 1965 book by financial planner Norman Dacey popularized avoiding probate, the strategy has become ingrained in the American financial psyche, and the U.S. financial system has accommodated consumers by making it easy to
Listen to President Tim Russell and Pastor Drew Gysi explore this topic here. Proverbs 27:12 says this: "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty." In this article, we want to
What can you do to help your heirs? The probate process can be expensive for some estates. Settling an estate through probate can cost you both time and money. It could take up to
We live in interesting days. 2021 has brought us another year of ups and downs. On one level, many folks have finally felt confident enough to travel and be with family. On another level,
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, online, or search ‘The Stewardology Podcast’ in your favorite podcast app. Author, preacher and teacher, Randy Alcorn published a book in 2001 called the Treasure Principle. It provides a very good look
POAs and other advanced directives are becoming more important. The point of the POA. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to another person. If an
What can we say about 2020? This was a year that many would be glad to never re-live. As Christians, it is precisely years like this that make us grateful to have our confidence and
What you need to know to get ready for the end of the year. With one year ending and a new one on the cusp of starting, many people will consider their resolutions—not their