February 14 was Valentine’s Day! Just think of it: romance, roses, candlelight dinners… and, of course, chocolate! What in the world could be better than that? Only one thing that we can think of… a Revocable Living trust. What is a Revocable Living Trust? More commonly called a “Living Trust” (or, sometimes, “inter vivos [...]
Without question, divorce is a painful and overwhelming process. Paperwork, custody battles, attorney’s fees; the list of tasks and emotional rollercoaster can seem to be never-ending. But just as important as signing the divorce papers and working out custody, after a divorce, you must make changes to your estate planning documents. “X” Your Ex Out [...]
No one can say what tomorrow will bring. But one thing is for sure: one day, for all of us, life comes to an end. So ask yourself, when death comes to you, what will happen to those you leave behind? Will they be left to scramble, argue among themselves and guess at what [...]
In estate planning, you may often hear these titles being kicked around: Personal Representative, Beneficiary, or Trustee. But who are these people and what do they have to do with your Legacy Estate Plan? Let’s find out. Trusts, Beneficiaries and Trustees. Before we can have a beneficiary or trustee, we first need to have a [...]
Can you guess what any successful business, large or small, has in common with the seamless and efficient administration of someone’s estate? Give up? The answer is that they both have a capable, responsible, trustworthy person at the helm. The Importance of a Personal Representative to Your Estate Plan. When you pass away, someone [...]
No one likes to think about death. Especially their own. But we cannot escape death no matter how much we do not prefer to think about it. Death comes to all of us. Like it or not, a little planning now will ensure that your wishes are carried out and will save your family considerable [...]
Some people think it is OK if they draft their Last Will and Testament themselves, and save themselves some time and money. Oftentimes people like the idea of just saying exactly what they want to say in their wills. Or else they just do not want to be bothered going through the formalities of having [...]
Funny how your parents cannot see your college grades without your permission —even if they are the ones paying for your education. If you are 18 and single, the good news is that you are an adult. The bad news is that if you should have a medical emergency, your parents cannot make any medical [...]
Everybody loves a bargain. On the other hand, as the old saying goes, “you get what you pay for.” But when it comes to something as important as your estate planning, you don’t want to be “penny wise and dollar foolish.” Let’s take a look at a couple of reasons why using online document services [...]
You may know that an estate plan is a good thing to have. You might even realize that estate planning is important. But have you ever considered the benefits you get from having an estate plan? Here are just 3 benefits of estate planning that you may never have thought of: Keeping Assets in Your [...]
