While many talk of summer fun, including barbecues, vacations, and more, many of us took on the task of moving over the summer. While this does not necessarily make for a fun or carefree summer, it can still mark the start of a great adventure in a new location. To help set yourself up and…
Continue reading…Why Estate Planning Can Be Important for Everyone, Regardless of Age or Wealth
Estate planning is important for everyone. This remains true no matter how old you are and no matter how much money you have, or do not have. It is important to clear up this misconception. Far too many people have avoided estate planning because they think it is only important for the old or the…
Continue reading…What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
A will is a valuable legal tool. It is most known for its ability to provide directions as to how a person’s assets should be distributed upon his or her death, but it can be much more. In a will, you can name who you want to act as personal representative of your estate, a…
Continue reading…Common Missteps to Avoid When Creating Your Will
Have you made the decision to finally get an estate plan in place? This is a great and important first step to putting legal protections in place that will further and protect your goals for the future. As you set out on your estate planning journey, you will most likely develop a will, an important…
Continue reading…Where Should You Keep Your Estate Planning Documents
So, you have put an estate plan in place. Good for you! You have taken a critical step into protecting a future you want for yourself and your family. A strong estate plan is filled with legal tools meant to protect your wishes and promote the goals you have for yourself and your loved ones….
Continue reading…Estate Plan Updates You May Want to Make After Remarriage
While many people may discuss rising divorce rates, it may be a lesser-known fact that remarriages are also on the rise. Finding someone to share a new chapter of your life with can be a big change and an exciting one at that. As with many other big life changes, you should consider the impact…
Continue reading…How to Challenge the Legal Validity of a Will
After the death of a loved one, emotions can run high. When you add in the expectations people may have for an inheritance, things can become quickly heated. You discover the decedent changed his will a few days prior to death. The new will conflicts with what the decedent told you. Due to the suspiciousness…
Continue reading…Estate Planning Considerations for Those with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s and their loved ones also face unique challenges in the future. It is a more common disease than some may think. The National Institute on Aging estimates that Alzheimer’s Disease impacts over 5.5 million Americans. The degenerative brain disease causes cognitive impairment that worsens over time. The nature of Alzheimer’s must be accounted for…
Continue reading…Estate Planning Documents to Protect Your College Student
Back to school time is once again upon us. With the continuing spread of COVID-19, college campuses are either going fully virtual for classes or are opening campus with trepidation. Despite enforcement of CDC recommended safety precautions, no one can deny that going back to college this year has a new set of fears and…
Continue reading…Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Will
Estate planning puts important legal protections in place to secure a future you want for yourself and your family. A will is one of the most widely known types of estate planning documents. When it is properly utilized and drafted, a will can accomplish a variety of things beyond simply distributing your assets to your…
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