Every adult in Delaware may want to find the time to think about who will inherit their property upon death. However, certain events tend to trigger the desire to conduct estate planning such as marriages, births and deaths, among other things. Regardless of the event that brings people to create an estate plan, they will more than likely have numerous questions.
Remarriage later in life: An estate planning conundrum
A prenuptial agreement will more than likely not be enough to cover the concerns of Delaware residents who marry more than once and later in life. Protecting children and assets from a previous marriage may be a major concern for one or both parties. A prenuptial agreement often serves as only a part of the estate planning that needs to be done under these circumstances.
Same-sex couples may have more estate planning challenges
In Delaware and elsewhere, virtually every adult confronts certain issues and challenges when they think about their legal estate and the possibility of becoming incapacitated at some point in their lives. Many same-sex couples experience additional challenges as they consider estate planning issues. Perhaps one of the primary, and potentially most important challenges is the legal status of their relationships.
Estate planning consideration for a second marriage
Many Delaware residents are fortunate enough to find love a second time in their lives. Getting married for the second time often brings with it financial issues that need to be worked out between the parties. Some may forget that estate planning should also be looked at since each party may bring their own assets, debts and children to the marriage. How those assets are controlled and passed on after death depends on the parties.
How do HOA's fit into residential real estate transactions?
Many Delaware residents who buy homes, townhouses or condominiums discover that they must become part of a homeowners' association. The fees associated with an HOA are only one small part of what it means to be part of it. When completing a residential real estate transaction under these circumstances, an individual needs to understand what the HOA will require.
A special type of trust for a loved one with special needs
Through a thoughtful and complete estate plan, you can protect your loved ones in the future, providing peace of mind for both you and your beneficiaries. What you should include in your estate plan will depend on many factors, including the specific objectives that you have for some of your assets.
