Initiating a conversation about your estate plan during the holiday season is a strategic and meaningful choice that can bring numerous benefits. The festive atmosphere, coupled with the gathering of family members, provides a unique setting for discussing important matters. In this season of togetherness and reflection, addressing your estate plan can not only be practical but also an opportunity to weave financial planning into the broader tapestry of family values and traditions. Let's explore the advantages of engaging in these conversations during the holidays and how it can foster a … [Read more...]
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for families navigating the complexities of co-parenting, this time of year can bring about unique challenges and emotional stress. Co-parenting during the holidays requires a delicate balance of compromise, communication, and a focus on the well-being of the children involved. There are several effective strategies and practical tips to help co-parents create a positive holiday experience for their children, despite the potential obstacles. Understanding the Importance of Cooperation: … [Read more...]
The Holidays and Your Estate Planning
It may seem strange to associate estate planning with the holidays. It is actually a great time to assess your family’s situation, its changing needs, and how that affects how you want your assets distributed when you die. As Benjamin Franklin wrote to a friend in 1789, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” The only uncertainty is when death will happen. Whenever that is, it can give you peace of mind today to know that you have left instructions so that your wishes will be carried out. Important Questions to Ask Before Your Holiday Celebration … [Read more...]
Divorce: How to Manage the Holidays
The holidays are coming. Before you know it, you will be making decisions for your family about how to manage the holiday schedule. If this is your first holiday season after your divorce, you may find it difficult to juggle activities, to determine which parent the children will be with at which times, and to carve out a holiday routine that is as close to normal as possible. At Springer & Lyle, we want to help parents co-parent their children during the holiday season in ways that alleviate stress. You can combine your standard traditions with new ways of celebrating so the season is … [Read more...]
Travel Safely During the Thanksgiving Holiday
According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving weekend is the second most dangerous holiday time to be on the road. The Fourth of July is the only holiday season that has more accidents. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that 55.3 million people will be traveling over the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday and 49.3 of them will be in their cars and on the highways. The holiday begins on Wednesday, November 27 and ends Sunday evening, December 1. Times Not to Be on the Road INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, predicts that roads will be congested from … [Read more...]
