Will contests can be heartbreaking. Family bonds may be irrevocably broken as feuds start that may last for years. It doesn’t have to be that way. Please read on to learn five tips for avoiding a Wi...
How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan
Some things in life have a big impact. Divorce, for example, leads to many changes in a person’s life. With everything that’s going on, it’s not surprising that recent divorcees may have given l...
What Is an Electronic Will?
Traditionally, important documents have been created and stored in paper form. As we become more familiar with technology, though, we increasingly draft, execute, and store documents in digital form. ...
Estate Plans: What Documents Do I Need?
We’ve all heard of estate planning. You may have even toyed with the idea of writing your own Will using an online website. But do you know exactly which documents you need in order to have a comple...
Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance
Sam and Emma married several years ago. It was the second marriage for both of them, though both had children from previous relationships. Sam’s children from were happy, but also concerned about th...
Are My Beneficiary Designations Important?
David’s family was relieved to realize he had completed an estate plan several years before his death at age 72. However, their relief turned to dismay as the estate’s personal representative bega...
You Need To Start Planning Now and With Your Lawyer Too!
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act creates many opportunities for business owners and investors. The opportunities are like nothing we have seen in the last 30 years. You will need an appropriate structure...
Protect Your Heirs with Spendthrift Provisions
Most of us have the best intentions when making decisions about who will get our property after we’re gone. Developing a comprehensive estate plan usually gives us a sense of accomplishment and peac...
How to Overcome Estate Planning Excuses
They pop up when we least expect it – excuses. We know we need to do something, but put it off day after day. To-do lists get so long we become intimidated, then decide to chuck it all and go fishin...
Beneficiary Deeds: Are They Right for You?
Estate plans are not a one-size-fits-all game. You may need a simple Will for a simple estate. People with more complex estates need an estate plan that covers all the bases. Advanced estate plans may...