By Amy Hsiao
Following the death of the policy holder, the way in which proceeds from a life insurance policy are paid to the beneficiary (or beneficiaries) is known as the settlement option. And you might be surprised to learn that there are a variety of settlement options available besides the most common method—a lump-sum payout. Depending on the […]
By Amy Hsiao
In the aftermath of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s murder this March, his family and ex-girlfriend have been locked in a bitter battle for custody of one of his young children. And as this ugly drama plays out in the courtroom and tabloids, it highlights the single-most costly estate-planning mistake a parent can make.Hussle, 34, whose given […]
By Amy Hsiao
What is a will? Today I’ll answer this important question for you. Basically, a will is a document that states how your assets get distributed and who’s in charge of making that happen after your death. However, a will does not apply to assets where you have a surviving joint owner or a living beneficiary designated. To learn more about how wills work, watch this short video.
By Amy Hsiao
With societal attitudes about love, marriage, and parenting constantly evolving, our perception of what constitutes “family” is becoming more and more flexible. As family structures become more varied, we’re learning that when it comes to raising children, the marital status, gender, and even relationship status of the parents matters less and less. What children need most […]
By Amy Hsiao
When you think about those loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And when they do leave something behind, what you likely cherish most about the object are the memories and feelings it evokes, not the thing itself. For the founder and CEO of […]
By Amy Hsiao
What is a will? Today I’ll answer this important question for you. Basically, a will is a document that states how your assets get distributed and who’s in charge of making that happen after your death. However, a will does not apply to assets where you have a surviving joint owner or a living beneficiary designated. To learn more about how wills work, watch this short video.