Oct 4, 2021

3 Common Estate Planning Myths Debunked

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3 Common Estate Planning Myths Debunked Misconceptions About Estate Planning You Shouldn't Believe Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it is not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with an estate plan requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought stops many people in [...]

Oct 4, 2021

The Importance Of Having An Estate Plan For You & Your Loved Ones

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The Importance Of Having An Estate Plan For You & Your Loved Ones What Happens If You Don't Do Estate Planning? In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning [...]

Sep 6, 2021

Community Vs Separate Property: The Differences & Why It Matters

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Community Vs Separate Property: The Differences & Why It Matters How To Choose Between Community Or Separate Property During Marriage When two people get married, the property they obtain during their marriage is called marital property. This includes anything from real property like homes and rental properties, to stock options, investment accounts, heirlooms, and employment [...]

Sep 6, 2021

What Happens If Only Photocopies Of My Estate Planning Documents Can Be Found?

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What Happens If Only Photocopies Of My Estate Planning Documents Can Be Found? What Can I Do If I Lost My Estate Plan Documents? If you were to ask attorneys across the country how often they get phone calls like the following, the answer (“Very frequently”) may surprise you. The phone call might go something [...]

Sep 6, 2021

Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Case & What Can You Learn For Your Estate Plan

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Britney Spears' Conservatorship Case & What Can You Learn For Your Estate Plan Britney Spears: A Cautionary Tale About Conservatorships Even if you do not listen to pop music, it has been hard to ignore the recent news about Britney Spears and the #FreeBritney movement trending on social media. What is this movement all about? [...]

Sep 6, 2021

Common Questions Your Estate Planning Attorney Will Ask You & How To Prepare

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Common Questions Your Estate Planning Attorney Will Ask You & How To Prepare How To Get Ready For Your First Estate Planning Meeting For many people, the thought of meeting with an estate planning attorney strikes fear into their hearts. It can be uncomfortable to even consider the possibility of no longer being able to [...]

Sep 6, 2021

10 Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring a Fiduciary

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10 Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring a Fiduciary How To Properly Choose a Fiduciary For Your Estate Plan A comprehensive estate plan consists of several documents that accomplish three important things. First, they lay out your wishes for the handling of your money and property during life and at death. Second, they explain [...]

Sep 6, 2021

Do I Need An Estate Plan If I’m Single?

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Do I Need An Estate Plan If I'm Single? Estate Planning Tips For Single Individuals Estate planning as a single individual can be challenging. You may feel overwhelmed when you think about who will step in and make decisions for you if you cannot make decisions for yourself and who will receive your money and [...]

Aug 12, 2021

How Does Remarriage Affect Estate Planning?

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How Does Remarriage Affect Estate Planning? Estate Planning Attorney's Guide To Ensure Your Estate Plan After a Second Marriage Divorce is more common now than it was in the past, as is remarriage. Depending on how long a prior marriage lasted, the former couple may have engaged in certain levels of estate planning together. When [...]

Aug 10, 2021

Who Should I Bring To The Estate Planning Meeting?

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Who Should I Bring To The Estate Planning Meeting? Ensuring That Your Trust & Estate Administration Goes According To Plan A loved one’s passing is felt by their entire surviving family. But when it comes to carrying out the decedent’s final wishes, not everyone has an equal say. In fact, in many cases, only one [...]

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