by Christine | Apr 16, 2014 | Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
A no-contest clause may be a good idea if you have a beneficiary who may be upset by the property distributed to him or her. Consider this common estate plan predicament: you are drafting a will and know that if it is challenged by a spurned heir or for anyone for any...
by Christine | Apr 1, 2014 | Estate Planning, Wills |
An ethical will is an attempt to transfer an intangible legacy. What is an ethical will? Think of your will as providing the legally-binding “how” when it comes to your estate plan. How do you want your assets to be distributed? On the other hand, think of your...
by Christine | Mar 31, 2014 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Wills |
To keep your will from “going wrong,” avoid these common mistakes. The intention of creating a will is so that your wishes will be carried out when you are no longer here. It's a pretty powerful document, no doubt! So what happens if there is a mistake in the...
by Christine | Mar 3, 2014 | Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
The question that many Americans want answered is: is a will or trust best for retirees? There are simple solutions to simple problems, and complex solutions to complex problems. That being said, when it comes to estate planning many Americans ponder the following:...
by Christine | Feb 13, 2014 | Estate Planning, Wills |
You should prepare a will so your heirs will be taken care of in an organized, legal and efficient manner, according to your wishes. Preparing your will is not exactly a "fun" thing to do, as most people don't want to think about the end of their own...
by Christine | Feb 5, 2014 | Estate Law, Payable On Death Account, Trusts, Wills |
You might be a candidate for a trust that you never needed before. A trust is a great tool within an estate plan, one with unique goals depending upon the one making the plan. Some goals are very common, while others don't exactly follow the mainstream. A recent...
