Tragedy can interfere with life and the good intention of meaning to get around to it. The result…conflict, damage, lawsuits. There are many advantages to having a Living Trust. Privacy, control, tax avoidance. Keeping your financial affairs private by avoiding...
So now your kid has turned 18. You think they may not need any estate planning because they don’t have any assets, are not married, or do not have any children? Think again! Once kids turn 18, they are considered legal adults and parents may not be able to act on...
A transfer on death (TOD) deed is a common method of transferring real estate. Upon death of the homeowner, the deed instantly transfers the property to the named beneficiary. A recent case brings to light a lurking danger of using TOD deeds, and serves as a...
What will happen to your belongings after you pass? Who will care for your children? Planning for the future is crucial. That’s where wills, trusts and estate planning come in. A will and other estate planning documents ensure there’s a plan in place for your care,...
A while back, I was contacted by an old client who unfortunately told me he was terminally ill with cancer. Mr. Smith, (as we’ll refer to him and obviously this is not his real name), my old client, contacted me to tell me that he wanted to get his Will updated....
Ahhhh… You think you’re gonna save money by using a do-it-yourself online Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, or just write something up yourself. We love it! Instead of avoiding one lawyer, in many cases it can guarantee work for one, two, or even three lawyers. So, on...
