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 | 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... 
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...