Divorces in Estate Planning

Divorces in Estate Planning

Divorced? Re-married? Estate Planning Keeps Things Straight Estate planning isn’t a “one size fits all” topic, and different people will require different plans. One area that is constantly overlooked is the blended family, which typically involves...

Estate Planning Documents You Must Have

Why You Should Start Your Estate Planning Early in Life Estate planning can feel like a topic only “rich people” think about or something that only “older people” do when they are ready to retire. However, estate planning is a topic that should...

Surviving Spouses and their Trusts

Does a Trust Have to Be Settled by a Surviving Spouse? Many people believe that when one spouse dies, nothing needs to be done to “settle” or “administer” a trust. NOT TRUE. Settling or administering a trust refers to the things that must be...

What is a Power of Attorney?

What Essential Documents are Included in an Estate Plan? When you start an estate plan there are many forms you need to create in order to protect your assets and ensure your family inherits your property after passing away. Any good estate plan will include a living...

Choosing Your Executor or Trustee

How to Choose an Executor for Your Estate One of the most important steps you can take when protecting your assets for future generations of your family is to create an estate plan with a living trust and pour-over will. However, planning does not end there. Your next...