Social Media And Estate Planning

Social Media And Estate Planning

When it comes to preparing for the end of your life, there are many important questions. It is a time to decide who will manage everything you have spent your whole life working for. What will happen with your finances? Who will take care of your children and pets?...
Life Insurance Trust

Life Insurance Trust

A trust is an account for beneficiaries controlled by a trustee. Trusts are popular estate planning tools as they offer many advantages over traditional probate. The regular probate process can take months or even years. A petition must be filed with the court, notice...
Estate Planning: What Does A Lawyer Do?

Estate Planning: What Does A Lawyer Do?

Much of the estate planning process is easy enough for a layman to understand. Many people choose to draft their own wills and other estate planning documents. There is an abundance of low-cost options that help people write wills without the supervision of an...
Myths About Estate Planning

Myths About Estate Planning

Most people understand that it is important to have a Will and a plan for end-of-life healthcare. However, many people, especially younger people, have not actually accomplished any estate planning. There are many reasons why people put off estate planning. Here are...
Debts Of An Estate

Debts Of An Estate

Creditors will often attempt to collect on the debts of an estate from the deceased. Sometimes they do have a right to collect and other times they do not. Creditors can be aggressive while trying to collect debt and may pressure you into paying off a debt that you do...
The Estate Planning Toolbox

The Estate Planning Toolbox

The first document that comes to mind for most people when it comes to Estate Planning is the Will. However, there are many other documents and tools that can be used to make sure your estate is handled according to your wishes after you pass away. WILLS This is the...