Your will is one of the key documents in your estate. The American Bar Association states that your will outlines how to distribute your property after your death and who will receive these items. Creating a will is not a difficult process and will likely be the first...
What Are Your Excuses For Avoiding Estate Planning?
The Covid-19 pandemic has given most Americans a different perspective on their own lives. In general, it has made us all feel a little more vulnerable – physically and financially. Things that we once took for granted, including health and economic stability, are no...
Frequently asked questions about advance directives
Early this year, we discussed advance directives and their role in estate planning. An advance directive should be part of any estate plan, because it gives you the power to designate who should make decisions about your medical care after a major illness or accident...
Who needs a special needs trust?
As parents we will always worry about the well-being of our children. Even when they become adults and can take care of themselves, we still worry about our children. When we have child who has needs that are different we worry about what will happen to them should we...
Identifying an executor for your estate
Estate planning requires a person to evaluate many elements of their lives. It also encompasses a review of one's inner circle or trusted resources when determining who to name as the executor of the estate. Choosing an executor involves an evaluation of many traits...