by David Edwards | Jan 25, 2022 | Estate Planning
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... by David Edwards | Sep 20, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
We often get calls from people who are facing a mess because a loved one died and failed to properly plan. If you’re lucky, or if you plan ahead effectively, your family won’t need to go through the headache of probate or trust administration. While this... by David Edwards | Sep 10, 2021 | Estate Planning
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” When it comes to estate planning, this quote from Benjamin Franklin could not be more true. Oftentimes, people don’t think of estate planning, or the issues related to it, until it is too late. As a... by David Edwards | May 29, 2021 | Death of a Loved One, EP-ProbatePage, Probate
Things can be quite overwhelming when a loved one passes away. Here are a couple of checklists to help you know what needs to be done immediately and what can wait. Feel free to download and print out the checklist on our Resources page. If you need immediate help,... by David Edwards | May 6, 2021 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
As anyone who is aging can tell you, the old saying is true: The days may be long, but the years are short. Time may be speeding by so much that there’s a good chance you haven’t sat down to discuss with loved ones the different things you should...