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Joint Ownership Seems So Fair and Easy…
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 he left...
Old Assets Can “Stink” After a While
Years ago, when I was single, I went out of town and a few days later my condo neighbors called 'cause they smelled a terrible stench. Nothing had died, but turns out I had forgotten to take out the trash before I left. (Thanks Mom and Dad, who made arrangements to...
7 Questions to Ask Before the Age of 70
People are living longer than ever these days, and while that is a good thing, it definitely presents challenges. Regardless of you or your loved one’s stage in life, good planning requires that you ask good questions. And asking good questions can sometimes be...
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Halloween 2016
At Edwards Group we expect our clients to share some pretty personal information with us in order to prepare the best plan possible for their families. That's part of the reason it's so important for us to share our families with you. Everything we do centers around...
Losing a Spouse Changes Everything: 5 Things to Think About
Suddenly, She Was Gone Recently, I (David) was in the airport, waiting on a flight when a fellow passenger opened up and told me his story. After being married for over 50 years, he had recently lost his wife. She was having a routine heart procedure and things went...
The St. Louis Rams & Beneficiary Designations
When the rules are in writing, you have to follow them. Unless you're the NFL. I am a St. Louis Rams fan. Loyal from the time they arrived in St. Louis after failing to get a new stadium in Los Angeles. Like all Rams fans, I was really upset when they left St. Louis,...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Edwards Group Team
Join Benefits Coordinator, Melissa Coulter, on the Edwards Group team at the Walk to End Alzheimer's September 24, 2016 at Springfield's South Wind Park. As a part of the team at Edwards Group, we help people everyday who have loved ones facing the challenges...
Introducing: Edwards Group LLC Youtube Channel
Scheduling an initial meeting or attending a workshop can be a great way to learn about the legal tools available to you. But with the hectic nature of everyday life, watching a YouTube video can be a quicker and more efficient way to access basic estate planning...
Don’t be like Prince. Make sure you have a Will.
Sadly, celebrity deaths often provide a good opportunity to review what not to do when it comes to estate planning. Imagine being worth $300 million and not even having a Will The recent death of the eccentric singer, Prince, offered another opportunity to see what...
(Video) What is an elder law attorney?
As people live longer and longer, it is more and more important to have an experienced elder law attorney on your side. If you have a loved one who is aging, or are concerned about the issues of aging for yourself or a spouse, please read on to find out what elder law...
I just ate a cheeseburger.
At this point in the year, many of us are abandoning our New Year's resolutions, but there's still hope... by Chris Flynn, Attorney Well, we're a few months into 2016, which means we're also past the point where many people have abandoned their New Year's resolutions....
Contributing to an IRA After Retirement
One of our clients had a question a while back: Can a retired person keep contributing to an IRA? Take a moment and learn about the logistics of contributing to an IRA after retirement. Can a retired person keep contributing to an IRA? There are many types of...
Dave Opens for Doc Severinsen
Taylorville is my hometown (read more about Attorney David Edwards here), and I'm in a Facebook group where people share memories of Taylorville. A while back, the topic came up: "What celebrities do you remember coming to Taylorville?" There were all kinds of...