5 Estate Planning Questions That Might Make You Uneasy
Before you begin estate planning, you need to figure out how you want your family taken care of if you are incpacitated or if you should die. Here are five estate planning questions that might make you uneasy, but are essential to planning your estate in life and after death. What Happens to Your Children…
5 Essential Estate Planning Forms You Need to Know About
Death. It is inevitable. No one likes considering their mortality but, the smartest among us prepare for it. Preparation helps the suffering of those you are leaving behind. Filing the proper estate planning forms, consolidating assets into a trust, and making sure your affairs are in order is the greatest gift you can give your…
Child Custody, Divorce, Parenting Plans and How They Impact Estate Planning In WA State
Estate planning is an important step for any adult person. Estate planning not only makes sure your requests are followed after your death, but it also ensures your family members have a plan for what to do with your assets. Unfortunately, some circumstances (that may also have led to a divorce in the first place)…
How You Can and Should Educate Your Family About Your Estate Planning Forms
Having an estate plan in order is the best way to protect your family if you unexpectedly die or become disabled. Fundamentally, an estate plan is a collection of necessary forms and instructions for people to use and follow when they eventually become necessary (and they will someday). Once you have estate plan established, and…
What to Expect From (and How to Prepare For) an Initial Estate Planning Meeting
Whether you have met with an estate planning attorney before or it is your first time, it is important to understand how working with an Estate Lawyer is different than meeting with a traditional lawyer. This article will explain what is involved with such a consultation, and it may even inspire you to meet with…
Break Down Estate Planning By Using These Worksheets
Estate planning is not something you are probably thinking about… especially if you are decades out from retirement. It is one of those things we all know we should do but don’t think about until we are much older. Sometimes, sadly, we do not think about it until it is too late. However, regardless of…
How to Help Your Family Use Your Estate Planning Forms in An Emergency
In an emergency, everything is chaotic and stressful. Family members are often distraught and unable to clearly (and quickly) think about your wishes. What will happen to your children if you and your spouse are no longer able to care for them or yourselves? How will your family know your wishes or have access to…
4 Must-Have Estate Planning Documents for Every Young Adult
You are young and you are ready to change the world! But as you charge into the world, there’s something you maybe were never taught… The importance of taking steps to secure your current and future assets and estate through an appropriate estate plan. Last Will and Testament A fully fleshed out estate plan consists…
How To Choose An Estate Planning Attorney
In addition to this blog, there are hundreds of programs out there to help you in planning various parts of your estate. However, estate planning is much more than filling in your name in a computer program and having a document printed on your computer. A rock solid estate plan requires having someone who knows…
Estate Planning and Divorce: Incapacity, Death and Alimony Considerations
If you are considering a divorce, it’s critical to understand the impact of your divorce on what would happen in the event of your incapacity or death, either during the divorce or after. Unfortunately, most divorce lawyers do not give any thought to incapacity or death, simply because they do not have training on…