by Admin | May 26, 2020 | Law
Many clients consult their estate planning attorneys with one of their goals being to avoid probate, usually because a family member suggested it. You may have heard horror stories of friends or family dealing with probate of family members’ estates for years. One of...
by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
Do I need a Last Will and Testament? The short answer to this question is probably. Here are some reasons why clients choose to have an attorney prepare a Last Will and Testament for them. First, clients with young children usually wish to name a Guardian of their...
by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Estate Planning, Law
Avoiding probate is often a goal of many estate planning clients. Clients might have had a bad experience with a previous probate administration. As a result, those clients may want to avoid probate if at all possible. Avoiding probate is possible and here are some...
by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
Here are some factors to consider in naming a “power of attorney”/Attorney-in-Fact: How close will the power of attorney live to the client? The Attorney-in-Fact ideally would live relatively close to the client. The Attorney-in-Fact likely will be needed to sign...
by Admin | May 17, 2020 | Estate Planning, Law
As you age, or in the event of an accident, injury, or illness, you may need assistance in managing your affairs or making health care and personal decisions. However, you want to assure as much autonomy for yourself and the least amount of intrusion into your affairs...
