Most of the time when we think of our estate plans, we think only of what will happen to our assets when we are old and gray? However, have you ever considered what would happen if you and/or your spouse were not here tomorrow?… Read more
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Times have changed. There was a time when it was common for our evening dinner to be harvested in our yard earlier in the same day. In our offices, “cut and paste” literally meant to “cut and paste” and fax machines were cutting edge.… Read more
Let’s expose the elephant in the [virtual] room right from the beginning. Brace yourself! We all age every year, and the older we get, questions regarding aging, managing affairs, long-term care, and the care of our families become much more relevant.… Read more
Earlier this year I conducted research involving safes that can be kept at home to provide safety and quick access to important documents, and other material. I saw information that discussed the importance of a fireproof safe (according to a report issued by the National Fire Protection Association, in 2013 there were 1,240,000 fires reported in the United States for a total of $11.5 billion in property damage).… Read more
Congratulations! You have just completed one of the most important life tasks available by creating a plan that provides instructions to help ensure that your assets will be distributed, and your children will be cared for according to your wishes following your death.… Read more
I love my business! Over the many years that I have practiced law I have had the opportunity and privilege of working in many different practice areas, assisting many different companies, hospital systems, organizations, and helping people accomplish goals of various types.… Read more
Failing to plan is often another way of planning to fail.
In other words, we all have an estate plan in place…in one way or another. Either you have planned the care for your children and assets according to your interests, or you have left it up to someone else.… Read more
Misconception: -n. A false or mistaken view, opinion or attitude.
Estate planning is one area of law that has been the subject of many mistaken views, opinions and attitudes. This article serves as an opportunity to correct some of those false ideas offered when estate planning is discussed.… Read more
