So this myth we hear a lot, and I think it was the traditional thought that you would get your estate plan done, tuck it away in your safe deposit box or somewhere safe in your house, and then when you need it, pull it out, and it would magically come to life and carry […]
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How To Choose an Executor
An executor serves as your representative after you die. The executor pays outstanding debts and taxes, gathers and safeguards assets, distributes property according to your will, and works with the probate court if necessary. In practice, the executor often also acts as an administrator and a recordkeeper and may serve as an intermediary among […]
Declare Your Independence From Intestacy
Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the right to determine our own destiny. Yet many Americans leave some of life’s most important decisions to state intestacy laws by failing to create an Estate Plan. This Independence Day, learn why declaring your independence from intestacy may be one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave for the people you love.
Gray Marriages: Late-in-Life Unions
The growing trend of “gray marriages” refers to those who are remarrying or marrying for the first time in their 50s or older. Marrying later in life makes a lot of sense regarding being able to pool retirement income and share financial responsibilities. In addition to having greater spending power, companionship in your retirement […]
Before You Write a Handwritten Will, Watch This Video
The answer to that is, which is a pretty common attorney answer, is it depends. So many people think that just kind of jotting down their wishes on a piece of paper is enough to create a valid will. And that is not necessarily true. So in general, states have pretty strict laws and formalities […]
Caring for the Caregiver
More than 63 million American adults are involved in caring for a family member with medical needs. While caregiving may include bathing, dressing, cooking, or shopping for food, many times it involves more medical tasks, such as giving injections or managing catheters. Many of these caregivers are “sandwich caregivers,” which means that they are […]
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