by David Edwards | Jun 7, 2021 | Asset Protection, Asset Protection Trusts, Divorce Risks, For Your Kids, Funding and Asset Titling, Kids' Inheritance, Marriage & Remarriage, Parents
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 | Apr 27, 2021 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Business or Farm, Disability, Divorce Risks, Estate Tax, Family Farm, For Your Business, For Your Kids, Grandchildren, Kids' Inheritance, Lawsuits and Creditor Risks, Marriage & Remarriage, Nursing Home, Parents, Tax, Wills and Trusts
The Bucket List, a 2007 Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson movie inspired a lot of people to think about their own bucket lists, or the things they would like to do before they die. While a trip around the world in a sailboat may seem a lot more exciting and...
by David Edwards | Dec 2, 2020 | Asset Protection, Asset Protection Trusts, For Your Kids, Kids' Inheritance, Lawsuits and Creditor Risks, Marriage & Remarriage, Parents
I often speak to local associations and service groups about estate planning. Oftentimes, the topic is about protecting the money people have worked so hard for. While proper planning can make things easier on your heirs after you’re gone, few people consider...
by David Edwards | Mar 4, 2020 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Disability, Divorce Risks, For Your Business, For Your Kids, Grandchildren, How to Choose an Attorney, Kids' Inheritance, Lawsuits and Creditor Risks, Long Term Care Risks, Marriage & Remarriage, Name Guardians, Nursing Home, Tax, Wills and Trusts
I remember a phone call I had with a company who sells software to law firms. Their product seemed like something that might be helpful, and I was interested to learn more. I spent an hour on the phone with this guy and things looked good — until the salesman...
by David Edwards | Feb 12, 2020 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Disability, Income Tax, IRA's, Kids' Inheritance, Long Term Care Risks, Nursing Home, Parents, Power of Attorney, Tax
Navigating the challenges of in-home care can be a little easier with an experienced guide by your side. Here are 9 ways an elder law attorney can help if you or your loved one has in-home care: 1. Set up caregiver agreements and in-home caregivers. There are a lot of...
by David Edwards | Jan 14, 2020 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Cost of Poor Planning, Grandchildren, Kids' Inheritance, Parents, Power of Attorney
When you see an article in the paper about a senior being taken advantage of, it often involves a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a great legal tool that lets someone else help you pay your bills or manage finances and property. But, watch out! If you name...
