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Estate planning can be extremely complex, especially when the tax rules and exceptions change each year. So, whether you are creating your first estate plan, or you simply want to ensure your current one is up-to-date, it is important to analyze your wills and/or...

One of the tragedies many families face is when a loved one becomes incapacitated because of illness or injury. This situation can be even more difficult when there are medical and financial issues that need to be addressed. Unfortunately, it is far too common that...

When a person dies, whether they have a will or not, in most cases, their estate must go through the probate process. The probate process varies from state to state, but generally, the probate process involves the executor (typically the person named by the decedent...

 When many people hear the phrase “trust fund” discussed, they often imagine a child of rich parents. The misconception is that trusts are only for the very wealthy, set up for their “trust fund babies” to ensure they will never have to worry about anything financial...

 Many people know they should have a will, however, they drag their feet in contacting an estate planning lawyer to draft one. Because they have never spoken with a lawyer about estate planning, these same people often do not realize everything that a will actually...

When you sit down with an estate planning lawyer to put together your estate plan, one of the decisions you will have to make is to decide who you want to be named as the executor of your estate. This is a very critical role. This is the person who ensures that the...

One important element in estate planning is the living will. A living will is a legal document that informs your physicians about your wishes for medical care at the end of life. These documents are especially critical in cases where the patient becomes incapacitated...

It is always sad when a parent dies, but when their child is still a minor, it can be even more tragic. And it may be even more common than you think. According to national statistics, one in 14 children will lose a parent before they turn 18. This comes out to...