I often hear people say they don’t need an estate plan because all of their assets are held jointly with their spouse or with one or more of their children. Although this seems
One thing that has stood out to me during my career is that guys are pathetic when it comes to living alone. Statistics show that a large percentage of men who lose their
Life insurance is a financial asset that is widely used to help protect your family from expenses after your death. However, what most people don’t realize is that even though life insurance is
Determining whether a trust account is right for you depends on your situation and what you plan to do with the money that will be put into the trust. Trusts can provide excellent
Most of us make mistakes. They vary in importance and for the most part can be corrected before any real damage has been done. With estate planning we find that mistakes vary based
An important part of any thorough estate plan is the preparation of a Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows someone you designate to represent you and act on your behalf to deal
If you set up a Revocable Living Trust (What is a Living Trust?) for estate planning purposes, you probably did so with the belief that it would make administration of your estate easy,
We all remember the movie where grandpa has died and the entire family is gathered for a reading of the will at the attorney’s office. Usually there is a fireplace nearby and you
Finding the right attorney to assist you in designing an estate plan can be a daunting task. Some people believe that every attorney is capable of providing competent counsel and others shop for
The administration of an estate is often characterized by confusion due to the lack of proper estate planning. Unfortunately this occurs at the worst possible time when a loved one has died and
