Disinheriting a Child and Other Considerations of a Last Will and Testament
Are you considering disinheriting a child? Leaving your children out of your will is not a decision that is taken lightly. But sometimes there are considerations that make it the more prudent decision to leave them out of your will. If you decide to disinherit children, it is something you should do as soon as…
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…
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…
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…
Estate Planning: A Key Baby Boomer Family Value!
If you were born between 1946 and 1955, you are considered to be a “Baby Boomer.” If you are a Baby Boomer do not already have an estate plan established, you need one for your own sake and for your family’s. So, what is an estate plan and why is it important? In this article,…
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…
What Legal Documents Do I Need for my Estate Plan?
When setting up an estate plan, you may find yourself needing to find a lot of different documents. If you are using an estate planning attorney, you might find yourself asking, “What legal documents do I need?” And more to the point, “what do I need to prepare these documents?” To help you, we have…