Who Will Raise My Children if I die? Guardian nomination is topic you will cover during your estate planning process. As a father, this question haunts me. As an estate planning attorney, I cannot imagine a more important question to answer. Regardless of how difficult this topic may be, parents of minors have a duty […]
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What Can You Learn About Estate Planning From Prince
Prince, a Legend Prince, well known (I say, legendary) musician, passed away two years ago this April. What he left behind is reminiscent of the life he lived, at least his life through the publics’ eye. On one hand, Prince left his fans with smooth instrumentals, cherished memories, and a legacy accessible through many music […]
What is a Living Trust? Do I Need a Trust?
If you are asking these questions, chances are someone you know has recently told you that you need a trust. Depending on who that someone is, they may be right. However, not every person or family needs a revocable living trust. While many people do benefit from the advanced planning structure a trust offers, that determination […]
Trust Fund Baby, Not What You Think
We have all heard negative connotations of the “Trust Fund Baby.” Some of you may have even heard a recent song on the topic (especially if you like boy bands). Unfortunately, this negativity causes many people to think they only need a trust if they are super wealthy. Nothing could be farther from the truth. […]
Wills and Trusts Annual Checklist
Clients often ask how often do they need to change, update, or restate their revocable living trusts and/or last will and testament (“Wills”). The answer is, of course, it depends. There are some major life events that may necessitate a change, or at least a review with your attorney. Below is a our Wills and […]