Category Archives for Estate Planning
There are “Legal” Ways to Eliminate Disputes and Keep Family Harmony
If you know that your family is likely to fight over your estate, you can limit the fight greatly, by using a trust instead of a will.
Continue readingWho Knows About Your Advanced Medical Directives?
If you have a health care power of attorney and living will, you should make sure that someone you trust knows where to find them.
Continue readingA “Trust” is Not Always the Right Answer
Getting a trust for an estate plan is often presented as something that everyone should do. However, trusts are not always needed and have some drawbacks of their own.
Continue readingThe Rise of Popularity of “Green Burials” Shouldn’t be Surprising
Some people would prefer to forgo traditional funeral options, in favor of more environmentally friendly ones…and now there are several options.
Continue reading7 Important Reasons Why You Need A Will and Estate Plan
Many people think that they do not have a need for a will. Often times they are surprised that they really do need a will in place to do what it is they truly want.
Continue readingWills and Estate Plans Need Regular Updating to Deliver Your Wishes
If you created a will over a decade ago, you should probably go to an estate planning attorney again and get it updated.
Continue readingWhen You’re Gone…Your Estate Should be Easy
One of the most important things that you can do for your family, is to create an estate plan that makes things as easy as possible for them to manage after you pass away.
Continue readingWhat are the Best Ways to Handle Estranged Children?
Sometimes parents and children become estranged and no longer stay in contact. How these children should be handled in the parents’ estate plans depends on the situation and state laws.
Continue readingHow to Effectively Provide “Long Distance” Elder Care
Family members who live far away can still effectively assist in providing care for elderly relatives in need of help.
Continue readingHow to Avoid Having Your Real Estate Go through Probate
For many people, their real estate has to go through the probate process after they pass away. This doesn’t have to be the case when careful planning takes place before they die.
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