Whether you’re an accomplished executive, multi-business owner, or a single mother, sitting down for the first time with an estate planning attorney can be nerve wracking. In a society with so many options—including estate planners—feeling comfortable with important decision making is easier said than done. A sophisticated estate planning attorney covers a lot […]
Read More »Forbes – What Every Estate Planning Lawyer Wants You To Know About Death And Dying
Forbes published this amazing article offering an insight to what Estate attorneys want you to know. Enjoy!
Read More »The Difference between Lifetime and Death-time Planning… and Why a Comprehensive Plan Must Include Both
According to a March 2017 survey by Caring.com, six out of ten Americans have no will or any other kind of estate planning. Many said they’d get around to it, eventually. When they’re old. (The survey did find that the elderly are much more likely to have some plan in place.) It’s all too clear that […]
Read More »Check Your Estate Planning List Twice
Dwelling on estate planning may seem like a bit of a downer. Now is as good a time as any to take stock of your personal finances and also make sure you have done some proper estate planning. Having your affairs in order will lift a huge burden off your family that would otherwise face […]
Read More »Three Social Security Traps
What you don’t know about Social Security benefits can hurt you and your spouse for the rest of your lives. Here are three traps to avoid when taking your benefits.
Read More »STEP Article – UK government confirms probate fees increase for high-value estates
Please enjoy this informative article from STEP
Read More »The Flexible Protection of Trust-Based Planning
As you assess your goals for the year ahead, take a moment to review your legacy planning. You’ve hopefully already handled a few key pieces—set up and funded a trust, signed a will, created a power of attorney, etc.
Read More »Got Stuff? George Carlin Says You Need An Estate Plan!
George Carlin would have been a great pitchman for estate planning. You may remember his stand-up routine on “stuff.” We all have stuff, and we’re pretty particular about our stuff. We move it around with us, it’s hard for some of us to get rid of it, and some of us don’t like our stuff […]
Read More »The Value of Having a “Life Plan” in Estate Planning
All too often, estate planning is viewed as a transaction; just sign here, here, and here on a document: will, a living trust, and powers of attorney – then be off. But the best planning happens when an estate planning attorney can get to know the client on a deeper level, to uncover hopes, dreams, […]
Read More »Why Does a Living Trust Cost More than a Will?
Yes, you will likely invest more in trust-based planning than will-based planning because you get a whole lot more value. Comparing these estate planning investments is like comparing apples and oranges – and the overall investment may not be what you think.
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