Don’t Ask Heirs to Guess What You Wanted—Have an Estate Plan
Passing away without an estate plan is a huge mistake that can tie up your estate for years in probate.
Estate Planning Steps to Take as a Parent’s Condition Takes a Turn
My father only designated my mom as an agent on power of attorney forms, and they have not been updated in many years. Where do you think we should go from here?
Your Spouse Just Died … is Probate Needed?
In many relationships, it’s common for one spouse to play money manager and the other to take a more passive role. This, however, can lead to major complications, when the financially dominant partner dies first.
Estate Planning Avoids Probate
It was reported on the news recently that some of Aretha Franklin’s family members have found what they believe to be her will. It was handwritten, stained and crumpled up in a couch. The courts may or may not choose to honor it, depending on whether or not they are able to verify its authenticity.
How Do Trust Attorneys Help Your Estate Plan?
Setting up a trust fund offers many advantages in terms of passing on wealth or assets. It avoids probate, or the transfer of assets in court. This increases not only the ease of transfer, but also privacy.
Elder Law Estate Planning for the Future
You make things easier for the children, by planning for the possibility of a nursing home stay because you take the burden off the children to make crisis decisions for your long-term care costs.
Avoiding a Family Feud When Choosing a Power of Attorney
Deciding who gets the power of attorney is an important step for parents looking to organize their estate and plan for a future without them.
Should My Estate Plan Include a Trust?
Many investors have an idea how they would like their assets distributed upon their passing. However, they are not sure of the best way to do so. Trusts are entities that ensure money and assets are handled according to the grantor’s instructions, keep the estate and its dealings private, and can be structured to a specific need.
Surviving Spouse Needs An Estate Plan
What’s going to happen when you die? If your husband died without a will, you probably don’t have an estate plan of your own. Get one.
Why Should I Create a Trust If I’m Not Rich?
The perception is that trusts are for the very wealthy and that they cost a ton of money to set up. The reality is a trust can be a fantastic tool for the average person or couple, because it simplifies things in the event of your death.