Estate planning lawyers eat, sleep, and breathe estate planning and see pretty much every kind of situation unfold. Clearly, individuals who have taken the time to create a solid estate plan nearly always fare better than those who do not. Still, there are a whole lot of myths and misunderstandings floating around that stop people from making the choice to protect their futures with an estate planning lawyer’s assistance.View Post
Tag: Trusts
The Devil Is in the Details
Does your estate plan work the way you think it works?
Are you sure what your estate plan says? Could you put your wishes into your own words? Would they match up with what your will or trust directs? Why all of the questions?View Post
What Is A "Do It Yourself Estate Plan?”
And Is a Do It Yourself Estate Plan Right for Me?
Before getting into whether a do it yourself estate plan is appropriate for your situation, it is important to know exactly what will or “estate plan” is and what it does. In my opinion, the most basic estate plan, whether drafted by the most expensive lawyer in town or put together from the cheapest do it yourself estate planning kit you could find, must include a will and a patient advocate designation. Our estate plans typically include a few other steps to make the management of your affairs less cumbersome in the event of an unforeseen disability and upon your death.View Post
