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 | Sep 2, 2021 | Asset Protection, Elder Care Advising, Wills and Trusts
So, what are life estates or life estate deeds? Sometimes, instead of using a trust, people will use a life estate deed to try and protect a house or farmland. This means they deed the land to their kids but reserve the right to still use the house or the farm as long... 
by David Edwards | Aug 11, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
As you age, or as you complete your estate plan, you’ll need to name different kinds of “helpers” who will carry out your plan when the time comes. They will assist with carrying out your desires and acting in your best interest when you can’t... 
by David Edwards | Jul 26, 2020 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
Women today have many unique situations that require special treatment when it comes to estate planning. Well, maybe not special treatment, but women need to take extra care that they are protected through good planning. Here are some examples: Young mom stays home... 
by David Edwards | May 29, 2020 | Asset Protection
First, you’re probably wondering, “What is Life Care Planning?” Life Care Planning is a new concept in the estate planning field that came about because people are living a lot longer these days. Estate planning attorneys realized that planning didn’t just need to be...