Legacy of Aloha

Estate planning is the process of protecting that which is important and then passing those important things on to our loved ones and future generations. Many concepts that are central… Read More »

A Reminder About Digital Assets

Estate planning is one of the most difficult aspects of personal finance. As humans, we tend to procrastinate on dealing with our own mortality and often focus on seemingly more important issues facing us today. However, estate plans play a significant role in reducing frustration for loved ones, especially in the digital age. While most people realize that estate plans should be created to help distribute physical property such as real estate or jewelry, there is a growing need to consider intangible property.

Bummers for Boomers

In his article "Estate Planning Mistakes Every Boomer Should Avoid," author Casey Dowd enumerates some of the things that you really don't want to do if you hope to have… Read More »

Let’s See, What Would Grandpa’s Password Be?

As we spend more of our lives online — banking, collecting credit card rewards points, playing virtual reality games, creating photo albums, emailing, tweeting — it’s increasingly important to consider how beneficiaries can access those accounts and any assets they hold, once we’re gone.

Trust Basics

Here is a quick rundown on what trusts are and some of the things they can accomplish as components of an estate plan.