“You can either change yourself or allow the circumstance to change you. The choice is yours.” Lailah Gifty Akita … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
How Can I Make Changes to My Trust?
Trusts were once used primarily by wealthy families who wished to pass down the family wealth from one generation to another while still retaining some degree of control over the assets. Today, however, trusts are a common addition to any comprehensive estate plan. If you have included a trust (or several) in your estate plan and now wish to change or amend your trust you may be concerned that making changes to your trust is a complicated undertaking. In most cases, this is not so. First, it is … [Read more...] about How Can I Make Changes to My Trust?
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“Optimistic people bring a sense of hope into world. Encouraging people bring a new meaning to life. They help you see past the clouds on a glooming day. They bring sunlight everyday” Stacey Chillemi … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
What Is a Certified Elder Law Attorney?
If you find yourself in need of the services of an elder law attorney you are likely trying to figure out how to choose the right attorney for your needs. Choosing an attorney can be a difficult and time-consuming undertaking for even a simple legal problem. Issues relating to the elderly, however, are rarely simple and often require the services of an attorney who specializes in elder law. How do you know though that an attorney specializes in elder law? One indication is that the attorney … [Read more...] about What Is a Certified Elder Law Attorney?
What Is a Self-Proving Will?
For most people, the foundation of an estate plan is their Last Will and Testament. Whether you plan to add additional components to your estate plan in the future or not, you should at least have a Will in place to protect you, your assets, and your loved ones in the event of your death. If you have never executed a Will before you may have a number of questions about the process of drafting and signing your Will. For example, you may wonder “ What is a self-proving Will? ” To understand what a … [Read more...] about What Is a Self-Proving Will?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Christopher D’Olier Reeve (1952-2004) - Actor & Activist Christopher Reeve was an American actor, film director and producer, author, and activist. Reeve was born to parents with strong literary backgrounds, however, Reeve knew as a child that he would be an actor. At the age of eight, Reeve performed in school plays, and at nine, he was chosen to be in a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, Yeoman of the Guard, for Princeton's professional theater, the McCarter Theatre. Reeve got a summer … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
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“Positive energy is attracted to positive energy.” Deborah Day … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
Can My Estate Avoid Probate?
Although the primary goal of an estate plan is to determine how your estate assets will be distributed when you die, another common goal is to avoid probate. There are a number of reasons why avoiding probate is a worthwhile goal. Understanding those reasons can help you develop an estate plan that allows your estate to avoid probate to the extent possible. In many cases, completely avoiding probate is not possible; however, there are many estate planning strategies that can significantly … [Read more...] about Can My Estate Avoid Probate?
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Warren E. Burger (1907-1995) - 15TH Chief Justice of the United States In 1969, President Richard M. Nixon nominated Warren Burger to the Chief Justice position. Burger had first caught Nixon’s eye through a letter of support he sent to Nixon during the 19522 Fund crises. Burger was known as an advocate of a literal, strict-constructionist reading the U.S. Constitution. Nixon agreed with these views led to the appointment. Although Burger was a conservative, the U.S. Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
What is the Uniform Probate Code?
Historically, state law has governed issues relating to wills, trusts, and estates which include the laws and procedures that apply to the probate of an estate. While probate remains under state jurisdiction, the Uniform Probate Code, or UPC, has helped to standardize the probate process and create a more uniform set of laws and procedures among the states. The UPC was originally drafted in 1964 by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, or NCCUSL. The goals of the UPC … [Read more...] about What is the Uniform Probate Code?
