by David Edwards | Jul 20, 2019 | EP-WillsTrustsPage, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
You took that big step. You found an attorney and you finally got a Will. So why don’t you feel better? You should be experiencing peace of mind, but instead you’re still experiencing that nagging worry at the back of your mind. Unfortunately, this happens... by David Edwards | Feb 5, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Creating online legal documents is becoming more and more common. Despite the convenience of creating a Will without the expense and hassle of meeting with an attorney, there are many pitfalls to creating a simple plan online or even with a more traditional attorney...
by David Edwards | Jun 20, 2018 | Wills and Trusts
You’ve probably heard of trusts and trustees before – most likely in the context of a rich kid living off of their trust fund. However, trusts are not just legal tools for the wealthy. We’ve talked about trusts before, and if you want to delve a... by David Edwards | Feb 6, 2018 | EP-HomePage, EP-WillsTrustsPage, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
“I just want a simple will.” We hear this a lot. The people who say it generally assume they have a “regular” family with straightforward assets. They don’t want to pay a lot for elaborate documents they don’t understand. They just...
by David Edwards | Apr 18, 2017 | Wills and Trusts
To see this infographic complete with links to other articles and more information, go here: How to Tell a Good Estate Plan From a Bad One. To get started creating a “good” estate plan, give us a call at 217-726-9200 and we’ll schedule an initial...
by David Edwards | May 18, 2016 | Probate, Wills and Trusts
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...