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Why do people make an estate plan? There are many reasons: to provide for family members, to have peace of mind about the future, and to make sure their wishes are known and carried out. Creating a will or trust gives people peace of mind precisely b… Read More

If you love someone with a disability, you might be concerned about providing for their future, especially if their disability makes them unable to provide for themselves or to manage their affairs. A special needs trust, also called a “supplementa… Read More

Abraham Lincoln famously said that “a man who represents himself (in court) has a fool for a client.” Can the same be said of someone who serves as their own “attorney” for purposes of creating an estate plan? Unfortunately, the answer is oft… Read More

In order for a legal document like a will to be valid, it must meet certain requirements. One of those requirements is that the person executing (signing) the document must have “legal capacity.” Having the legal capacity to make a will is also c… Read More

If you’re thinking about making, or updating your estate plan, you may be wondering whether you need a will, a trust, or both. Many people are unclear about the difference between a will and a trust, so if you are, too, you’re in good company. Un… Read More

Living trusts, and other types of trusts can be essential estate planning tools. Trusts allow assets to pass more easily to intended beneficiaries outside of probate. Depending on the type of trust, it can provide other benefits like reducing taxes o… Read More

Most people hear the phrase “prenuptial agreement” and think “divorce.” And while it’s certainly true that having a prenuptial agreement in place can make a divorce easier if it happens, prenups have an important place in the estate plannin… Read More

When people think of estate planning, they tend to think of planning for what happens after they die. That is important, to be sure, but estate planning also addresses your needs while you are alive. Many people, during their lifetime, will be unable… Read More