Pet Trusts Can Protect Your Pets after You’re Gone
For most people, pets aren’t just animals–they’re the excited ‘hello’ when we get home from a long day of work, our jogging partners, our best friends and part of the family.
Ignoring Beneficiary Designations Is a Risky Business
We are programmed to contribute the “max” to our retirement accounts and we disregard, or do not understand, the pitfalls of an improperly filled-out beneficiary forms.
Estate Planning Can Solve Problems Before They Happen
The word ‘estate’ conjures images of great wealth, which may be one of the reasons why so many people don’t develop estate plans—after all, they’re not rich, so why make the effort? In reality, however, if you have a family, you can probably benefit from estate planning, whatever your asset level.
Do I Need to Update My Estate Plan if I Move to a New State?
You may have a will or a full estate plan that was prepared by an attorney in another state, or perhaps you haven’t yet taken the important step of planning your estate.
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
People frequently hear that they should visit their attorney to have their wills and other important legal documents prepared, but many people procrastinate. Therefore, if you’re in that group, do not feel like you’re alone.
Estate Planning for Parents with Young Children
What would happen with your kids, should something happen to you? It’s a question that most parents don’t like to think about.
Spare Your Family From a Feud: Make Sure You Have a Will
If you die without a will, it can lead to conflict between your surviving loved ones, as they try to figure out how best to divide up your personal belongings and finances.