A lot of estate planning advice focuses on the steps you can take to protect... [Read more...]
Is a Convenience Account Right for You?
In addition to a Durable Power of Attorney for Finances, one way to help ensure... [Read more...]
Is All Property “Countable” for Medicaid Purposes?
The Medicaid program is one resource available to help cover the high costs of nursing... [Read more...]
What is Testamentary Capacity?
In order for a will to be valid, certain legal requirements need to be met.... [Read more...]
What Happens When an Executor Doesn’t Finish the Job?
Serving as executor of an estate is an honor and a weighty responsibility. This being... [Read more...]
Estate Planning Term: Residuary Clause
One of the risks inherent in opting for a do-it-yourself estate plan is that, without... [Read more...]
Make Sure You Update Your Beneficiary Designations
What happens when you pass away with a Will leaving all your property to your... [Read more...]
Does a Power of Attorney Expire?
When you designate someone as your agent under a Financial Power of Attorney, how long... [Read more...]
Selecting a Guardian: A Primer for Divorced Parents
For parents of young children, perhaps the most difficult and emotional part of making an... [Read more...]
How to Choose a Healthcare Agent
Part of putting in place an effective estate plan is appointing trusted friends or loved... [Read more...]
Why Choose a Lifetime Trust?
If you intend to leave a substantial inheritance for your spouse, children or other loved... [Read more...]
Basic Estate Planning and Advanced Estate Planning: What’s the Difference?
Everyone needs a basic estate plan. This is a set of documents you put in... [Read more...]
