Put pen to paper: How a letter of instruction can benefit family harmony
You may consider your will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. But other documents can complement it. For example,…
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Should you “park” your vehicle in a living trust?
Using a revocable trust — sometimes referred to as a “living trust” — is a common estate planning strategy to…
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Ducks In a Row?
Covid-19 Update I understand the last few days and weeks have probably caused you some anxiety not just about the…
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Sudden impact: When a spouse unexpectedly dies
What if the unthinkable happens and your spouse dies unexpectedly? Would you be prepared to cope emotionally and financially? As…
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Unleash the power of a durable power of attorney
Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your children and your assets when you die. But it’s just as…
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Don’t forget this critical part of your estate plan.
Have you coordinated your payable-on-death accounts with your estate plan? Payable-on-death (POD) or Transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts provide a quick, simple…
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Time passages: Estate planning through the years
Virtually everyone needs an estate plan, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Even though each person’s situation is unique, we…
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What’s the difference between the two types of power of attorney?
When drafting your estate plan, you and your attorney must account for what happens to your children and your assets…
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Why you need to review your estate plan after divorce. Another reminder.
If you’re divorcing, it’s important to review your estate plan as early as possible, for two reasons: First, you may…
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Asset Protection for your Heirs: add spendthrift language to safeguard assets
Protecting assets from your creditors is often a critical aspect of estate planning, but you need to think about more…
