Come October witches, ghosts, and scary faces start popping up all over the place. No pharmacy or front yard is safe! While we may enjoy...

I am often asked by clients if they can name both of their children as joint or co-agents on their medical or statutory durable power of...

The truth is, any time is a good time to revisit your will or get a will done for the first time. It’s always good to be prepared. Still,...

Heading off to soak up the sun or swoosh down the mountains this Spring Break? You have undoubtedly spent a great deal of time planning...

This year, I am proud to partner with other knowledgeable business owners to bring community members our “Downsizing Workshop.” These...

Did you know that a Pew Research Center study reported that 40% of new marriages in the US are remarriages for one or both partners? It...

Those of us that were on Facebook in the early days may recall the hype around the relationship status option. In particular, you may...

If I have heard it once I have heard it a thousand times: “I am too young to need estate planning.” Estate planning is not just for our...

Next week, The Toups Law Firm will celebrate our first anniversary of being in business. Anyone that has started a business understands...

So, you have an old will; does it need to be updated? There is no hard and fast rule that every x number of years you should update your...

The holidays are behind you. The new year is upon you. Now is the time to consider what you want to accomplish this year. Right after...

Most of estate planning involves very serious matters like where your assets will go when you pass away and who would take care of the...

One of the most important estate planning documents you may have never heard of is an appointment for disposition of remains. This is a...

A declaration of guardian document allows you to indicate who your guardian would be in the rare scenario that you ever need a guardian....

In my experience, one of the least understood estate planning documents is an advance directive to physicians. This might be because the...

A medical power of attorney allows the person of your choice to make medical decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to do so. This...

A durable power of attorney—or a statutory durable power of attorney—allows the person of your choice to handle financial, legal, and...

We have said it before, and we will say it again, everyone needs a will. Old or young, rich or poor, sick or healthy—everyone needs a...

Recently, I was talking to someone I had just met and when I told them I am an estate planning attorney their response was "I don't need...

So you picked an executor/trustee/power of attorney, congratulations! Now it’s time to choose at least two backups. My clients often get...