The more valuable an asset is, the more important proper estate planning for it becomes. For those with real estate in their names, that property is probably worth more than any other single asset they own. they likely want to retain control over the property while...
Month: May 2022
If you get divorced, will you lose your green card?
A green card allows you to be a permanent resident of the United States. Many people who initially come here in other ways, such as on a tourist visa or a student visa, will then try to shift over to having a green card so they can stay for a longer period of time –...
How a divorce registry can help you start your new life
You and your spouse likely set up a wedding registry at one or more retailers when you got married and baby registries if you had children. Now, more and more people are using the gift registry concept when they divorce. This time, however, the registry is all your...
3 important steps to take if you want to become a U.S. Citizen
There is no guarantee that you can stay in the United States until you become a citizen. People with visas will eventually have to leave when their visas expire. Even permanent residents with green cards are still subject to removal proceedings or deportation in...
Should an IRA trust be part of your estate plans?
You shouldn’t wait until your golden years to start planning for your retirement. But life has a way of interfering with the best of our plans sometimes. So it could be that you find yourself in your 50s or 60s and only having a single – but sizeable – IRA as your...