Legal Resources and Tips

There is a lot of confusion about what happens legally when a person passes away.  Some common questions I hear are:  Do you need a Will?  What does a Will do?  Does a Will help you avoid probate?  What is probate?  Does the state get all of my assets?   It is...

Estate planning is the process of planning for death or incapacity through documents such as Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills.  Estate planning is an essential task that all adults should do because it allows a person to have control...

What is Estate Planning? Estate planning is the process of planning for death or incapacity through documents such as Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. What are the most important documents to have? The 3 mains documents everyone needs, no matter...

Choosing beneficiaries to receive significant sums of money from life insurance, pensions, IRAs, and others is an important decision. Here are some factors to consider when deciding who should be your beneficiaries: Choose someone you trust enough to give a...

I always tell my Estate Planning clients to discuss their wishes regarding incapacity and end of life with their loved ones.  Having documents such as Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives (Living Wills) are necessary, but they will only take you...