Have you ever asked “what estate planning documents do I need?” Or, have you searched for this answer on the internet? If so, we encourage you to keep reading. This article explores five foundational estate planning documents and when you should consider using them. The Big Five We consider the five following estate planning documents […]
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Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate Planning Mistakes What are the biggest estate planning mistakes someone can make? Below is Welch Law’s Top 10 list based on our experience working with clients. 1. Not Doing One This is perhaps the most common estate planning mistake. Well over 60% of Americans under the age of 65 do not have an estate […]
Hunting and Estate Planning
For all my fellow hunters Hunting and Estate Planning: This is not an article about how scary hunting is and how if you are heading out to the fields you better have an estate plan. Rather, this is just a reminder of how some times when we recenter and focus on what is really important […]
Consequences of Dying Without a Will or Trust
Dying without a Will or Trust in place could spell disaster. Not for you, obviously, but for your spouse, children, and other beneficiaries. The consequences of dying without a Will or Trust in place, start with your estate being subject to the intestate laws of the state in which you reside. It also means that […]
Two Legal Documents Every Adult Should Have
Ready for college? Starting a career? Or have you been ‘at it’ for a while? The two legal documents every adult should have are: a Healthcare Power of Attorney (and/or Healthcare Directive) and a General Power of Attorney. As an estate planning law firm, we understand many Americans have taken the “I’ll get around to […]