ASK SHADE: Help! My husband buys assets in his name alone
Dear Shade, My husband wants me to include his name on the documents of the properties I bought before we got married. I refused to. Now, he buys assets in his name only saying I started it first. What do I do? Should I ignore him? Or would you advise me to start buying my […]
ASK SADE: Help! My daughter-in-law wants my son to write a Will
Dear Sade, My son who is 34 years old called to tell me that his wife of 2 years is encouraging him to write his Will. I’ve tried to wrap my head around it. I, his father who is 70 have not written a Will and this young woman is telling my son to. Should […]
Ask Sade About Trusts: My Daughter is Afraid my Younger Fiancé is a Gold Digger
I’ve found love for the first time really, and we just got engaged. Thing is, he is a bit younger than me and earns less than I do. My daughter has expressed her concern at my choice, saying my fiancé may be a gold digger and could take over all I have worked hard for, leaving us […]
Ask Shade About Trusts: Is It Right to Name My Son as My Beneficiary and not My Wife?
A trust is an arrangement in which an individual’s assets are transferred to a trustee to hold for the benefit of named beneficiaries. With a trust, you can not only ensure that your wealth is preserved for your son, you can even pass this wealth down through generations. Hello Shade, Is it wrong to name my son […]
Ask Shade About Trusts: Is It Right to Name My Son as My Beneficiary and not My Wife?
A trust is an arrangement in which an individual’s assets are transferred to a trustee to hold for the benefit of named beneficiaries. With a trust, you can not only ensure that your wealth is preserved for your son, you can even pass this wealth down through generations. Hello Shade, Is it wrong to name my son […]
Ask Shade About Trusts: How Do I Plan For My Unborn Children?
Hello Shade, I read your previous article in response to a lady’s question regarding her intended husband’s will. I found it admirable that her intended husband had gotten a will so early in his life. I trust God for protection and long life, but I have started considering getting a will too. Especially because of […]
Ask Shade About Trusts: My Uncle Is Wrongfully Occupying the Land Our Grandfather Left Us
Hello Shade, Please help me. My grandfather left my brother and I property in our home town. Although we were young when his Will was read, my grandmother lived much longer, and she took us to see the property. Now that we are old enough to use the property, we discovered one of my uncles […]
Ask Shade about Trusts: My Parents Left Me Too Much to Handle
Hello Shade, My parents left me a huge inheritance when they passed away last year. I am just 22 and I don’t think I have enough experience and know-how to manage that kind of money yet. I want to take a few years to further my education and pursue my passion. How can I secure […]
Ask Shade About Trusts: Our Son Doesn’t Want to Continue the Family Business
Hello Shade, I need your help. My wife and I have worked hard building our business with hopes that our son would one day join the business and eventually own it when we are retired. We sent him to a business school abroad only for him to return with a photography degree. He is our […]
Ask Shade About Trusts: He Doesn’t Know It’s Not ‘Our’ House
I have a house, me and my husband are living in currently. It was given to me by my father and I managed to convince my husband that we should live here in town rather than a far place from both our work. I lied to my husband that it was a gift from my […]