by David Edwards | Mar 9, 2022
Wills & Trusts ESTATE PLANNING WHY Do Estate Planning Rather Than Just Drafting a Will or Trust? Many people might say that estate planning involves wills, trusts, asset protection, planning for disability or death. And it does include all those things, but those... 
by David Edwards | Mar 1, 2022 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Most people don’t connect estate planning and a healthcare crisis. However, as people live longer and face the skyrocketing costs of aging in America, a new aspect of estate planning has emerged. We call it “Life Care Planning.” This type of planning addresses the... 
by David Edwards | Jan 25, 2022 | Estate Planning
So, who pays your debts when you’re gone? Your spouse? Your kids? What happens when someone dies, leaving debts and not enough money to pay them? The Good News About What Happens to Debts When You Die Here’s the good news: No one else is required to pay your debts, as... 
by David Edwards | Sep 20, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
We often get calls from people who are facing a mess because a loved one died and failed to properly plan. If you’re lucky, or if you plan ahead effectively, your family won’t need to go through the headache of probate or trust administration. While this... 
by David Edwards | Sep 4, 2021 | Estate Planning
In many cases, burial instructions or funeral wishes are prepared as a way to reduce stress in a family. However, Edwards Group has been involved in situations with families who were in court or threatening to sue over burial wishes. Of course, these are extreme and...