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 | Dec 20, 2021 | Estate Planning
Fresh starts can be really nice sometimes. “Out with the old, in with the new” can be energizing. Let’s start the new year by asking a few estate planning questions. Many people procrastinate when it comes to their estate plan, thinking, “Oh,... 
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 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...