Prevent Difficulties in Probate with Advance Planning
February 15, 2024
Collect and organize all important papers, passwords and pin numbers, keep them up to date and tell your heirs where to find them.
Top 5 Estate Planning Nightmares You Can Avoid with a Will
January 24, 2024
In the realm of estate planning, a common adage rings true: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” As an experienced estate planning attorney, I’ve witnessed firsthand the turmoil and heartache that can ensue when individuals neglect the crucial step of…
Don’t Gamble with Your Future: Why Choosing the Right Estate Planning Attorney Matters
January 23, 2024
Estate planning: two words that encapsulate the entirety of your life’s work and the legacy you wish to leave behind. It is a profound yet often misunderstood aspect of personal finance and legal preparedness. As an experienced estate planning attorney, I’ve seen firsthand the turmoil and heartache…
Can I Prevent Children from Fighting over my Estate?
January 10, 2024
Parents typically do not want their surviving children to fight over their inheritances after the parents die. Careful planning may reduce the risk of foreseeable in-family conflicts.
Should You Gift Kids Inheritance Now, or After You’ve Passed?
November 30, 2023
Are you better off giving money to children now when you can see the results or doing it through your estate after shuffling off this mortal coil?
Why You Should Put Your House in a Trust
November 28, 2023
Putting a home into a trust has several benefits, from avoiding the lengthy probate process to providing potential tax advantages. This article discusses some of the intricacies of trusts and the importance of consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney. What Is a Trust and Why Is It Important? A trust is a legal arrangement where one person (the grantor) transfers ownership of their assets, like a house, to a trustee. The trustee holds and manages these assets on behalf of the named beneficiaries. One main benefit of putting property in a trust is to avoid probate, which can be…
Now Is the Time for Estate Planning
October 11, 2023
As life is unpredictable, it is better to start planning sooner rather than later. In fact, upon attaining the legal age of majority in your state of residence (typically at age 18), you should begin considering some form of an estate plan.
How to Include Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan
October 5, 2023
Cryptocurrency has changed the nature of what can be considered an asset, and that’s affected estate planning, too, the process of allocating your assets to your heirs on your death.
Three More Reasons to Have an Estate Plan
October 4, 2023
Estate planning not only makes things easier for your loved ones if you become incapacitated or when you’re gone, but it also does these three important things.
How can You Make Changes to Estate Plan?
September 21, 2023
Wills and trusts are typically changed over time as life circumstances, the state where you reside, or your desired outcomes change.