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 […]
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Guardian Nomination – Who Will Raise My Children if I Die?
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 […]
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 […]
Disinheriting an Adult Child, Should You Do It?
“How do I disinherit someone?” This question comes up a lot more frequently than some people might imagine. Disinheriting a child, or anyone, from your estate plan, will, trust, or other assets is possible. However, take care to make sure you do so properly and we highly recommend professional assistance. Before making the decision to […]
Do You Have an Estate Plan? “No, Because I Don’t Have an Estate.”
Do I need an Estate Plan? It was the spring of 2007 and Joe met with an estate planning lawyer for the first time. Joe was your average middle class guy. He was married to Sally and they had a little one on the way. Joe also shared custody of his daughter from a previous […]