3 Red Flags When Creating Your Will Online
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you are looking to create your last will and testament, or will, online, you’ll find dozens of websites that let you prepare a variety of estate planning documents for very little money, and even for free. With so many do-it-yourself online document services out there, you might believe you can create your will […]
What Your Last Will & Testament will (And will NOT) Do—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While having a will is important—and all adults over age 18 should have this document in place—for all but a few people, creating a will is just one small part of an effective estate plan that works to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict. With this in mind, this […]
What Your Last Will & Testament will (And will NOT) Do—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] All adults over age 18 should have a Will in place. Yet, for most people, creating a will is just one small part of an effective legal plan that works to keep your loved ones out of court and out of conflict. With this in mind, here we look at exactly what having a […]
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Can’t Afford to Make—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling disability, many people put it off or simply ignore it all together until it’s too late. Sadly, this unwillingness to face reality often creates serious hardship, expense, and trauma for those loved ones you leave behind. […]
10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes Your Family Can’t Afford to Make—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age, and crippling disability, many people put it off or simply ignore it all together until it’s too late. Sadly, this unwillingness to face reality often creates serious hardship, expense, and trauma for those loved ones you leave behind. […]
Before Leaving On Vacation: 4 Critical Tasks To Add To Your To-Do List
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As COVID restrictions ease, more people than ever are planning to go on vacation this summer season. With some hotels reporting an 80% increase in bookings, going on vacation this year may require much more planning than it would have in the pre-pandemic times. But one thing many people forget to do is plan for […]
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Unless you’ve created an estate plan that works to keep your family out of court, when you die (or become incapacitated) many of your assets must go through probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be time-consuming, costly, and open to the public, and because […]
Probate: What It Is & How To Avoid It—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Unless you’ve created a proper estate plan, when you die many of your assets must first pass through the court process known as probate before those assets can be distributed to your heirs. Like most court proceedings, probate can be time-consuming, costly, and open to the public, and because of this, avoiding probate—and keeping […]
Why Putting Your Family Home In A Trust Is A Smart Move—Part 1
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you are like many homeowners, your home is likely your family’s most valuable and treasured asset. In light of this, you want to plan wisely to ensure your home will pass to your heirs in the most efficient and safe manner possible when you die or in the event you become incapacitated by […]
10 Things You Should Know About Living Wills (AKA Advanced Health Care Directives)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When it comes to estate planning, you’ve most likely heard people mention a couple of different types of wills. The most common is a “last will and testament,” which is also known simply as a “will.” But you may have also heard people talk about (or seen on TV or movies) what’s called a […]