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 1, 2021 | Wills and Trusts
Every estate plan has three elements that determine whether it succeeds or fails. The ultimate measure of a plan’s success is, “Does it do what I want it to do in my absence?” With the following three components in place, your plan is much more... 
by David Edwards | Aug 10, 2020 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
It may be hard to believe, but when a husband (or wife) dies, there are plenty of people there to take advantage of the situation. A recent article in a national newspaper column highlighted this risk with a local Springfield woman. Trustworthy helpers are vitally... 
by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2020 | Estate Planning, Home, Wills and Trusts
Do you have an old will? Does it need to be updated? Most changes any estate plan faces can be summed up by examining the “3 L’s”: Life – What has changed in your family, your health or your finances since your last will was created? Law – What legal or tax... 
by David Edwards | Feb 26, 2019 | Power of Attorney
There are two types of power of attorney documents that you can use depending on what you might need done: A healthcare power of attorney is able to help arrange your medical care or make healthcare decisions for you when you are unable to do so yourself. As long as...