by Christine | Jun 12, 2015 | Estate Planning, Heirs, Interstate Estate, Wills |
Thus far, many people have attempted to establish a link – none have been successful. If no one claims the inheritance in 30 years, the money goes to the British crown. No will or other estate planning documents could be found for Kathleen Hilda Ryan, who passed away...
by Christine | Jun 11, 2015 | Conservatorships, Dementia, Elder Law, Long Term Care |
Can you imagine not being notified if your parent had been injured, fell ill or had even passed away? With a recently increasing occurrence across the country, state representatives are proposing changes to ensure children have visitation rights to ailing parents. Fox...
by Christine | Jun 11, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estates, Living Trust, Portability, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills |
So how do you know if your estate plan is out-of-date? If your will or trust predates these four key “freshness dates,” it may be time to visit your attorney for a review. Estate plans are not meant to be a one-time deal. If life changes – or the law changes –...
by Christine | Jun 10, 2015 | Digital Assets, Digital Estate Planning, Estate Planning |
“‘Do you have any important business online?’ That is now just as important of a conversation as asking somebody their health care preferences in a life-threatening situation.” Leaving your digital accounts out of your estate plan can prove to be a big, bad mistake....
by Christine | Jun 9, 2015 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estates, Inheritance, Living Trust, Probate, Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Although some couples remain unmarried to protect their estates, that strategy backfires if you end up paying estate taxes. If you choose not to marry, you and your partner need to educate yourselves on your estate planning and retirement options. If you’re married,...
