Howard "Jack" Weyers, Jr.

Numerous studies have shown that Americans’ greatest fear regarding retirement is running out of money. Even so, myths abound about planning for retirement, Social Security, the cost of medical care, and more. Let’s explore the reality behind some of the most common retirement planning myths. Social Security is going broke. Approximately 50 percent of elderly Americans derive at least half of their income from Social Security. For decades, Social Security has collected more than it paid...

Working with an estate planner provides the chance to create a comprehensive plan that addresses your needs at that point in time. It may be the case that your plan continues to serve your needs for years to come, but it’s far more likely that shifting laws, family dynamics, and your personal goals for your estate may shift. Talking to an estate planning lawyer ensure that your plan aligns with your new needs. Starting a New Job or Career Starting a new job is an exciting time for you,...

These three legal documents have similar names but they are quite different in terms of the estate planning goals they help you accomplish. A will directs how a person’s estate is to be administered and how his or her assets will be distributed after death. The person who creates the will is called the Testator while the individual who settles the estate is known as the Executor. Naming the Executor and specifying “who gets what” in advance can help eliminate family infighting. A living...