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Estate Planning Isn’t Spooky! But not planning can be downright terrifying
The idea of implementing an estate plan might be one of the scariest things you have to confront as an adult. But estate planning does not have to make chills run down your spine. On the contrary, estate planning is empowering for both you and your family and allows...
Diligent Asset Protection Planning
Much of estate planning has to do with the way a person’s assets will be distributed upon their death. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. From smart incapacity planning to diligent probate avoidance, there is a lot that goes into crafting a comprehensive estate...
The Emotional Nature of Estate Planning
When you hear the phrase “estate plan,” you might first think about paperwork. Or your mind might land on some of the uncomfortable topics that estate planning confronts head-on: end-of-life decisions, incapacity, and your family’s legacy from generation to...
Why a Trust is the best option for avoiding probate
There are many “tools of the trade” that a qualified attorney can use to keep your assets out of probate - for example, establishing joint ownership on bank accounts and real estate titles, designating beneficiaries for life insurance policies and certain accounts,...
New Legislation Could Mean the End of Estate and GSTT Taxes
In a time where so much is changing in America’s legal landscape and the possibility of sweeping national tax reform seems imminent, it’s more important than ever to keep your estate plan up to date in accordance with the newest laws and provisions. What This Means...
Get the Most Out of Your Work with Your Lawyer
When you hire an attorney for estate planning, help with a loved one’s estate, or any other legal matter you want to make sure that the work gets done as quickly as possible and at the best possible value. Here are some tips to have the most useful and value-oriented...
Incorporating proper incapacity or disability planning into your Estate Plan
No one ever plans to become disabled. Although everyone realizes that life will end someday, few of us consider the possibility that we will spend a significant portion of our lives unable to fully care for ourselves. Very often, life gets in the way and bad things...
What to do when a Loved One passes
After a loved one dies, you need to gather the important documents that are necessary to settle their final affairs. Are your named Agents knowledgeable and prepared to begin administration upon your death? If you are named as an Agent for a loved one, do you know...
Passing real property to a loved one properly
One common way to avoid probate of real estate after the owner dies is to hold the title to the property in joint names with rights of survivorship with children or other beneficiaries. This is accomplished by adding the names of the children and certain legal terms...
Choosing the Right Successor Trustee
Today many estate plans contain irrevocable trusts that will continue for the benefit of a surviving spouse's lifetime and then for the benefit of several generations. Since these trusts are designed to span multiple decades, it is crucial to choose the right...
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