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Don’t be like Prince. Make sure you have a Will.

Don’t be like Prince. Make sure you have a Will.

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...
A Lesson from Robin Williams: Having “The Conversation”

A Lesson from Robin Williams: Having “The Conversation”

by David Edwards | Jun 2, 2015 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

One way in which you can minimize fighting amongst your family after you’re gone is by having “The Conversation” before you go… Does Your Family Have Trust Issues Like Robin Williams? After his death in 2014, it appeared that Robin Williams did...
Estate Planning is Like… Birthday Cake

Estate Planning is Like… Birthday Cake

by David Edwards | Apr 21, 2015 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

Much like your favorite birthday cake flavor, everyone likes different things when it comes to estate planning. Well, as of March 5, I’m another year older! And to celebrate I got to have the best birthday cake in the world — spice cake with chocolate...
3 Reasons the Majority of People Don’t Have a Will

3 Reasons the Majority of People Don’t Have a Will

by David Edwards | Jan 27, 2015 | Wills and Trusts

It’s vital that you do not take the ostrich approach to estate planning. A recent survey released by Rocket Lawyer found that 51% of Americans ages 55-64 don’t have wills! That’s a lot of people with their head stuck in the sand hoping things will...
A Bad Heir Day: When Beneficiary Designations Trump Your Will

A Bad Heir Day: When Beneficiary Designations Trump Your Will

by David Edwards | Jul 30, 2014 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

Download our Beneficiary Designations Form Many people incorrectly assume that all their assets will be distributed through their will. Unfortunately, this is a big misconception. A good example of this is retirement savings, such as an IRA or 401(k). These accounts...
Save Your Family Extra Anguish After You Die: Prepare a Will

Save Your Family Extra Anguish After You Die: Prepare a Will

by David Edwards | Jul 16, 2014 | Wills and Trusts

Tarina, our Client Relationships Coordinator, hears it all the time, “I wish I hadn’t put off planning for so long. I just feel so much better now that we have a plan in place.” Do you want to make things easier on your family?  Or more difficult?  Good planning will...
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