A living trust won’t be for everyone. However, it can provide big benefits for some. Many people use a living trust for one big reason: avoiding probate. However, there are other reasons you should seriously consider. Read more
Last will and testament
You’ve likely heard your friends or family—or even the bank teller, at times—counsel you to add an adult child to your bank account. Read more
You’re not too young, you do have enough assets and don’t you want to make things easier for your loved ones after you pass away? Read more
Estate planning, once limited to human beneficiaries, has now extended to include beloved pets in order to provide for their well-being after the owner’s death. Read more
Assembling legal documents pertaining to your estate is key to ensuring that your final wishes are carried out. Read more
When someone dies, one of the first questions the attorney will ask is what primary estate planning instrument the decedent had in place. Read more
For those who want to avoid the court-controlled process that takes place after a person’s death (known as ‘probate’)—using a Revocable Living Trust is typically the best way to do so. Read more
The person you have placed in charge of your estate under a Will is called a ‘Personal Representative’ or ‘Executor/Executrix.’ Read more
An estate plan can give you peace of mind that things you value will be distributed according to your wishes when you die. Read more
