I have spent most of my practice in a firm that focused on a single practice area, serving as an advisor to families in the areas of estates and trusts, and even more focused on special needs issues associated with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Joining a multi-faceted firm that is well-known for its family lawcontinue reading…
Wills, Trusts and Estates
6 Surprising Difficulties You May Face as an Executor of a Will
The legal process of probate can be very lengthy and time-consuming for an executor of a will, and there are likely more questions than answers that an executor may have about their new duties, especially initially. When a person passes, their estate must go through probate. Probate is the official proving and recording of acontinue reading…
Why everyone needs an estate plan and why it probably should involve a trust
We all know that you can’t take it with you, but too many people have not taken the time to properly consider an appropriate estate plan. Many people are like Fred and Sally Smith. Fred and Sally have been delaying getting an estate plan. They don’t like thinking about dying and what the world willcontinue reading…
Estate Planning 101
“… in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin. Estate Planning. Maybe you have heard the term and maybe you haven’t. Either way, welcome to Estate Planning 101 – an overview of all things “Estate Planning”. An estate plan is usually thought of as a fewcontinue reading…
Estate Planning – When to Update Your Plan and Why
The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Updated Life revolves around change. Your estate plan is no exception to this mantra. When you originally drafted your full estate plan (if you’ve already done it), you based it off of current law, your current living situation, and financial status. As time passes, your way of lifecontinue reading…