Here is something you don’t run across every day. Should you refuse an inheritance? Maybe. Surprisingly enough, there may be times when you do want to disclaim (refuse) an inheritance. Here are 2 of them. If You Are In Debt. One situation in which you might want to refuse an inheritance is if [...]
Just when you think you have it all under control…life happens. When life’s big changes come along, it is time to think about re-visiting and updating your Legacy Estate Plan. Here are just a few key times in your life when it is important to review and update your estate planning documents (will, trust, powers [...]
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 [...]
When you are browsing through the art galleries in Uptown Sedona, do you ever stop to wonder, if you buy that stunning original artwork, knowing your husband is going to absolutely kill you when he finds out how much it cost, what would happen to it if you die without a will? It is a [...]
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 [...]
In estate planning, the two main tools we use are wills and trusts. One of the reasons why it is best to have your will prepared by competent counsel instead of using a form or online document service, is to prevent a will contest. Exactly what is a will contest, you ask? Good question. Contesting [...]
A lot of people think that estate planning is only for the wealthy. This just not the case. No matter what size estate you have, it is important that you have an estate plan for during and after your life. In fact, while the wealthy may have more property to protect, estate planning can be [...]
Ever wonder what documents you need to make an estate plan? While there are many different types of legal documents that can help you plan how your affairs will be handled in the future, there are 5 basic documents that any estate plan should include. At a minimum, every estate plan should include: 1. A [...]
