How Your Divorce Affects Estate Plans After all the turmoil of a divorce, the last thing you probably want to hear, is a recommendation to schedule yet more meetings with an attorney. But because you have just gone through a major life change, it is essential that you meet withContinue Reading
Do I have to have an attorney create my will or can I hand write my own will? Find out the answers to these very common estate planning questions!Continue Reading
(JUST) 4 Reasons You Should Tackle Your Estate Planning… TODAY! There are many reasons to tackle your estate planning, and these are just 4 of them. NAMING A LEGAL GUARDIAN TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN Having an estate plan can do so much to protect your estate and loved ones.Continue Reading
While losing a loved one is never easy, carrying out their last wishes and settling their affairs doesn’t have to be quite as hard – and we’re here to help. Continue Reading
NEW! Try Our Online Estate Plan Self-Audit Review Tool Use our ONLINE Estate Plan Self-Audit Review Tool to check up on your Estate Plan & determine if it might be time to talk to your attorney about an update! What Life Circumstances Affect Your Estate Plan’s Status? There are someContinue Reading
Estate Planning is not a ‘once-and-done’ kind of thing. You’re never really done with an estate plan because when life changes, so might your plan. Continue Reading
Estate Planning Misconception #3: “A Will Avoids Probate” Many people believe that, once they have created a Last Will, whether drafted by an experienced attorney, or by using a do-it-yourself solution or an online platform (which, by the way, we don’t recommend), they have avoided probate… unfortunately, they are wrong. Continue Reading
Estate Planning Misconception # 2: I Don’t Need to Plan Because My Spouse Will Get Everything For many married couples, jointly owning property and bank accounts is common. If a couple owns accounts or property jointly or as “tenants by the entirety,” if one spouse dies, the surviving spouse automaticallyContinue Reading
Many people believe that they don’t need an estate plan because they aren’t “wealthy,” however, that couldn’t be further from the truth! If you’re over 18, you need an estate plan! An estate plan isn’t just a Will – an estate plan includes the very important Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directives, of which, at minimum, every person over age 18 needs!Continue Reading
Is online, do-it-yourself estate planning worth the perceived upfront savings?Continue Reading