by David Edwards | Aug 10, 2020 | Asset Protection, Counseling, not Documents, Death of a Loved One, Do you need a lawyer?, End of Life
It may be hard to believe, but when a husband (or wife) dies, there are plenty of people there to take advantage of the situation. A recent article in a national newspaper column highlighted this risk with a local Springfield woman. Trustworthy helpers are vitally...
by David Edwards | Jul 26, 2020 | Asset Protection, College Financial Aid, Cost of Poor Planning, Death of a Loved One, Divorce Risks, For Your Kids, Grandchildren, Marriage & Remarriage, Parents, Wills and Trusts
Women today have many unique situations that require special treatment when it comes to estate planning. Well, maybe not special treatment, but women need to take extra care that they are protected through good planning. Here are some examples: Young mom stays home...
by David Edwards | May 29, 2020 | Asset Protection
First, you’re probably wondering, “What is Life Care Planning?” Life Care Planning is a new concept in the estate planning field that came about because people are living a lot longer these days. Estate planning attorneys realized that planning didn’t just need to be...
by David Edwards | Mar 8, 2020 | Funding and Asset Titling, Risks of joint ownership, Wills and Trusts
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 David Edwards | Feb 27, 2020 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Cost of Poor Planning, Parents, Power of Attorney, Wills and Trusts
We all have control issues. When my son was 2-years-old we experienced our share of yelling, “NO!!” and throwing full tantrums on the floor. Toddlers are just beginning to understand how they can exert control on the world around them,...
