Today we’re going to talk about what’s worse than probate. But first, let’s talk about what it is exactly. What is Probate? Probate is where the judge has to get involved in carrying out an estate after death. This means nothing can be done until the...
A few years ago it was fairly unusual to think of including digital assets in your estate plan. These days it is just too important to ignore. So much of our lives happen online. It is crucial to now consider these things when creating an estate plan. What is a...
Unfortunately, printing a will from the internet and filling in the blanks does not create an effective estate plan. It’s best if you take some time to educate yourself about the estate planning process, and that includes estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Here...
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...
A recent survey on estate planning showed that 53% of respondents said it’s difficult to find an advisor they trust. We understand how hard it is to choose an estate planning attorney. After years of working with many, many clients, we feel pretty good about...
Fresh starts can be really nice sometimes. “Out with the old, in with the new” can be energizing. Let’s start the new year by asking a few estate planning questions. Many people procrastinate when it comes to their estate plan, thinking, “Oh,...
