What Are Beneficiary Designations or Transfer on Death Designations? Many people use beneficiary designations as an alternative to doing proper estate planning. Why not? It’s quick and easy! It avoids probate! It allows you to rest easy that you have provided...
What is National Elder Law Month? May is National Elder Law Month. This designation was established by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) as a way to acknowledge the profession that supports the senior community with all of their planning needs....
The famed recording artist Prince died leaving an unknown fortune and possibly no will or estate plan to dictate what to do with that fortune. Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, told the probate court in the Minnesota county where Prince lived that her brother did...
Considering the myriad types of trusts available, creating an estate plan that works for your individual circumstances can seem daunting. However, that’s what we, as estate planning attorneys, do every day. We know the applicable laws, we learn about your own...
Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is, as Martha Stewart would say, a “good thing.” However, many of us don’t take the steps to get that estate plan in place because we don’t understand the nuances between wills, trusts & dying...
Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you’re not alone. While it’s always wise to contact experts like us, it’s also important to understand the basics. Here’s a quick and simple reference guide: What Revocable Living Trusts Can Do – That...
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