Meeting Sam and Julie I was introduced to Sam and Julie by a mutual friend, John (all names have been changed). Sam and Julie wanted to protect what matters most to them, their children. So, we sat down to discuss their plan and how I could help. We went over their family dynamics, their financial […]
Estate Planning
5 Steps to Take After a Loved One Dies
This article touches on the 5 steps to take after a loved one dies. Losing a loved one is never easy, regardless of when that time comes. If you’ve been nominated, or appointed, as the executor or trustee of your loved one’s estate, then you are not only faced with the grief that comes from […]
Estate Planning Considerations – Selecting a Successor Trustee
Do you have a trust? Are you thinking about creating one? Why? Most people will tell you they created or want to create a trust to protect their assets and to make sure they are taking care of their children/grandchildren. So, it makes sense that (1) who takes care of the children and (2) who takes […]
Guardian Selection, it’s All About Them
The selection of a guardian for your child(ren) is, and rightfully should be, one of the hardest decisions a parent may ever have to make during their estate planning process. As such, I thought it was worthwhile to follow up last month’s article “Pick Me!” with a more detailed analysis of the discussions I have […]
Estate Planning Considerations – WHO?
During the process of setting up your will or trust you are going to be asked to make some very important decisions regarding your future plans. Below are some of the most important roles we ask our clients to nominate another person for and a brief description of each. Who, in your life, would you […]