Not a DIY Job: Why You Need an Attorney to Write a Will
This is not a DIY job. Here’s why you need an attorney to write a will. About 60% of Americans do not have a will or a living trust. Granted, thinking and planning for the end of life is not something anyone would be enthusiastic about. So, while most people know they should, they wait until…
It has Been Awhile: The Top Signs It Is Time to Update Your Estate Plan
Is it time to update your estate plan? Are you thinking about updating your will? Have you had some big lifestyle changes that may affect your future finances? Have you always had a will but not kept up on updating it as your life has changed? If you have answered yes to one or all…
Planning Pitfalls: The Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Most people do not like to think about their eventual demise, and they certainly don’t like asking uneasy questions about estate planning. In fact, 6 in 10 adults in the United States do not have a will or living trust. And that is a problem, considering how many people want their assets to pass on to their…
Celebrate Your Military Family, Improve Your Military Will
There’s an old military adage that says, “No good plan survives engagement.” While this quote’s timelessness must lend credit to its applicability in battle, it transcends its martial roots and applies equally as well to law. Especially Estate Law. Take for instance the idea of a Last Will and Testament. A Will is probably the…
Is it True that Prince Didn’t Have a Will?
Prince, the well-known music icon from the 1980s, continued to make music and wow his fans even in the 1990s and 2000s. When he died, many people across the world mourned his passing and fell in love again with his music. However, as news of his passing persisted, many were shocked to find out that…
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….