How Important is a Living Will in a COVID-19 Emergency?
How important is a living will in a COVID-19 emergency? The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the world as we know it. This virus has already claimed the lives of over 50,000 Americans, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the threat is going away any time soon. No one ever wants to think about what would…
5 Hacks for Setting Up a Living Will and Trust
Age is a slippery slope. The older you get, the more dependent you are on others. At some point, you cannot depend on yourself at all. Around 60-years-old, there is a 7% chance you will suffer from dementia. Two decades later, and it is more likely you will have dementia than you will not. By then, your…
Living Trusts for Beginners: What is a Living Trust?
What is a living trust? If you are not prepared when you die or become incapacitated, your loved ones have to foot the bill and jump through legal hoops. If you do not want to put that sort of (additional) stress on your loved ones in their time of grief, you can prepare these documents…
Living Trusts vs Wills: What is the Difference And What is Best for You?
You have worked hard to secure your future and those of the people you love. You want to control what happens to your assets after you die. There are several approaches to making sure your assets are dispersed consistently with your requests. Maybe you have heard of these two legal instruments, but no one ever…
Top Three Advantages of a Living Trust
We cannot avoid death, but we CAN plan for it. That said, only 60% of Americans have made a will or living trust to help those they leave behind. When it is time to complete your estate planning, give strong consideration to creating a living trust. A living trust provides for distribution of your assets according to your…
How to Find a Living Trust Attorney Near Me
You have made the first step and have decided to set up a living trust. Now, you need an attorney to help you. You may be asking yourself, “where do I find a living trust attorney near me?” If you are in need of a local living trust attorney near you, here are some suggestions…
Why You Should Never Buy Your Will From Living Social or Groupon
Of the handful of major life events that require your serious consideration, few are as emotionally charged as how to leave your assets for loved ones at the time of your death. This process is accomplished via testamentary documents such as wills and trusts, which have recently become available for purchase online as standard forms….
Wills & Living Trusts – Which is Better?
Most people won’t be able to describe the difference between a Will and a Trust. Both are potentially beneficial planning devices and serve distinctly helpful purposes for an estate. And both Wills and Trusts are common approaches to end of life planning. So what is the difference? Which is better for you when thinking about…
Five Reasons You Should Have a Will
Do you know five reasons you should have a will? It may be uncomfortable to talk about your will. However, it is an essential conversation if you are married, have children, own a business, or possess any number of assets. Let’s explore some of the reasons why adults should have a will. 5 Reasons You…
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