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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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 […]
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 […]
Estate Planning, After a Divorce
Most marriages don’t start off with the end goal of divorce in mind. Unfortunately, nearly 1/2 of all marriages end in divorce. Divorce is a prevalent aspect of the American lifestyle and it can create major problems for your estate plan. Fortunately, fixing those problems is fairly easy with the help of an estate planning […]
Helping Sam and Julie Protect What Matters Most
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 […]