by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2020 | Death of a Loved One, Do you need a lawyer?, Popular, Probate
After losing a loved one, many people ask the question, “Do I need to hire an attorney?”That depends — do you know what needs to be done? Are you having problems transferring assets? If everything is in joint tenancy – meaning the survivor becomes the...
by David Edwards | Jun 11, 2019 | Counseling, not Documents, Dave's personal stuff, Do you need a lawyer?, Wills and Trusts
“My toe hurts!” That’s what I told the emergency room doctor when I was about 2.5 years old. (I’m the baby in the picture, just a little before this story happened.) My granddad was headed to the grocery store, and I wanted to go with him. I...
by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2018 | Counseling, not Documents, Do you need a lawyer?, Leave a Legacy, Wills and Trusts
Estate Planning isn’t just for people with estates… I talk a lot about “estate planning,” whatever that means. It sounds like lawyer talk and often makes people’s eyes glaze over. Well, I want you to forget about the estate and just call...
by David Edwards | Nov 20, 2017 | Counseling, not Documents, Do you need a lawyer?, EP-PowersOfAttorneyPage, Power of Attorney
Completing a Power of Attorney document is one of the most impactful things you can do to lessen the burden of caregiving on your family and loved ones. A do-it-yourself Power of Attorney often misses the mark and can’t accomplish what they are...
by David Edwards | Feb 24, 2016 | Cost of Poor Planning, Counseling, not Documents, Do you need a lawyer?
Many people think they know what an estate plan is and what it does. And while you are already an “expert” in estate planning because you know the details of your life better than anyone else, it helps to have a guide who can walk you through the...
by David Edwards | Aug 25, 2015 | 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...
