by David Edwards | May 26, 2022 | Elder Care Advising, EP-FamilyFarmsPage, Family Farm
Many families think that joint ownership will make things fairer or even help avoid probate. What they don’t know is that it can really cause some problems. It can go a little something like this… Grandad left his property to Dad. Then when Dad passed away...
by David Edwards | Mar 8, 2020 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
Joint ownership with a right of survivorship, or joint tenancy, is a common method of owning assets. Particularly with husbands and wives, it is a very common ownership method. Many people hear about joint tenancy as being a good estate planning tool – a way to...
by Brandon Akers | Mar 13, 2025 | EP-ProbatePage, Probate
Navigating the probate process can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Taking the time now to learn about the probate process and understand some of the more common probate pitfalls and roadblocks can help you and your family avoid unnecessary stress and...
by David Edwards | Jun 7, 2021 | Asset Protection
Prenuptial agreements aren’t just something you should consider in the context of what will happen to your assets in the event you should divorce. Prenups are also really handy when it comes to estate planning. What does a prenup have to do with estate...
by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2020 | Estate Planning, Home, Wills and Trusts
Do you have an old will? Does it need to be updated? Most changes any estate plan faces can be summed up by examining the “3 L’s”: Life – What has changed in your family, your health or your finances since your last will was created? Law – What legal or tax...