Some Estate Planning Steps for 2020
February 3, 2020
This time of the year is a great time to revisit your estate plan so you can ensure your legacy is protected for years to come.
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What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Really Do?
January 15, 2020
Estate planning is a systematic process, which involves getting your personal and financial goals for the time you pass away or become mentally incapacitated. It is also known as a last will, and almost everyone does this planning for their family.
New Parent Estate Planning
October 3, 2019
There’s a lot of prep work to complete when you’re expecting a new baby. Expectant parents have a nursery to paint, strollers to buy, doctor’s appointments to attend, and nannies to hire.
Where Should You Keep Your Will?
September 9, 2019
Congratulations, you have finally signed your estate planning documents. Now, where do you keep them?
How Should Couples Begin the Estate Planning Process?
August 26, 2019
Let’s face it: mortality is hard to think about, and death is impossible to plan for. What is doable, however, is getting affairs and assets in order to prevent loved ones from inheriting a headache and legal fees in the event of an incident.
Starting Conversations about Finances and Wills with Your Parents
August 7, 2019
Parents are often more than happy to offer financial advice to their children. They like to feel needed and want to make sure their children are on solid financial ground. However, it’s important to turn the tables and ask about their financial plans, too.
Are Co-Executors or Co-Trustees a Good Idea?
July 23, 2019
Acting as an executor can be a tremendous amount of responsibility and a time-consuming duty.
What the Elder Law Attorney Needs to Know
June 18, 2019
When you meet with an elder law estate planning lawyer, honesty is the best policy, even though it may be difficult to disclose the personal information requested.
Having a Conversation about a Will with Aging Parents
June 11, 2019
Parents are often more than happy to offer financial advice to their children. They like to feel needed and want to make sure you’re on solid financial ground. However, it’s important to turn the tables and ask about their financial plans, too.
What is a Transfer on Death Account?
May 22, 2019
Transfer on death (TOD) accounts (also known as Totten trusts, in-trust-for accounts and payable-on-death accounts) allow spouses to pass small estates in a simple, convenient way.
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