When making your estate plan, you want to be sure it is comprehensive and legally enforceable. But does it also accurately reflect your values and beliefs? Following are some tips for ensuring it does. Think beyond logistics The details of your estate plan—everything...
Estate Planning
Is Your Will Valid?
Creating a will is a valuable way to protect your legacy and provide guidance for loved ones during the estate administration process. However, if you make a will that is not valid or enforceable and you pass away, it could be like you died without a will at all. To...
Tips for Resolving Guardianship Disputes Peacefully
Guardianships are legal arrangements that ensure a vulnerable adult or minor child has someone watching out for their best interests. However, considering the nature of a guardian's duties, it is not unusual for conflicts to arise when parties disagree over the care...
3 Tips for Choosing a Trustee for Your Living Trust
You might be the person you trust the most when it comes to your property and assets. However, if you plan to create a living trust for estate planning purposes, you will need to appoint another person as administrator of the assets and property you put in the trust....
Is Having a Will Enough to Protect Your Wishes?
If you have a will, you have taken an essential step in preserving your legacy and wishes. However, having a will may not be enough. Depending on your planning goals, you may well need more than a will to ensure you protect yourself, your family, and your estate...