We explain to clients that not only do they need to have the legal documents that form an estate plan in place, they also need to take further steps to ensure that their estate plan works. Your estate plan works if it does what you wanted it to do when you created it. In other words, the picture in your mind matches up with the picture of what really happens when you’re up there sitting on the ...
Many people don’t realize that minors can’t legally inherit property. Naming a minor in your will or trust must be done with carefully crafted language. If not, the court will intervene and take control of the gift. As a result, much money and time are wasted. It’s important to have a basic understanding of these 8 important, minor related, estate planning terms. If you have questions or have a ...
As the elderly continue to age, long term care becomes a big concern. Are you looking for a way to keep Grandma at home? There are steps that you can take to make the home safer so that she is better able to function on a daily basis. Take a look at some of the tips below. If you have any questions regarding other ways to avoid long term care, meet with an estate planning – elder law attorney . ...
Many people have their own thoughts and ideas regarding estate planning and the importance of planning. It’s important to make sure that you understand the truths associated with estate planning so that you can properly prepare for the future. Take a look at some common estate planning myths below to learn more about estate planning misconceptions. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to ...