Celebrity Deaths Remind Us of the Need for Estate Planning

Funny how the "unthinkable" gets a bit closer to home when we learn about celebrities who fail to properly plan. This video points out how these issues impact all of us. It also explains the difference between a will and a trust with a nice twist that helps it make sense.

Estate Planning to Protect the Kids

This Wall Street Journal video highlights a couple of reasons why parents with minor children need a will, and should consider a trust. It also provides support concerning the need for life insurance as income replacement to fund the children's needs through young adulthood. Excuse the brief commercial at the beginning.

Wills in 3 Minutes (Video)

You've probably heard that everyone needs a will. Here is an explanation of what wills do, and why they are important.

http://video.about.com/wills/What-Is-a-Will-.htm

Trusts in 1 Minute (Video)

The video below provides a helpful overview of how trusts differ from wills and demonstrates how they are superior planning vehicles.

http://video.about.com/wills/What-Is-a-Will-.htm

Estate Planning Video for Parents

This interview with a colleague of mine was featured on the Today Show last spring. It is a worthwhile 4 minutes for any parent.



Nicely done Alexis!