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...

Previously on the blog, we wrote about how to choose a fiduciary. To recap, a fiduciary is someone that you allow to act on your behalf....

First and foremost, someone you allow to act on your behalf is generally called a fiduciary. When you plan your estate you choose several...

When you start a job, you sit down on your first day with HR and sign a bunch of paperwork that explains your employee benefits. Often,...

Summer is over. The school year has begun, and suddenly the year feels new again. When I recently heard the phrase “September is the new...

One of the main misconceptions I hear from clients is that they don’t think they need a will because everything is going to go to their...

August can often feel like the busiest month of the year. Last minute summer vacations, finishing summer projects, and dreaded...

1. I don’t have enough money to need a will. No we aren’t all millionaires or even close. In fact, 48% of Americans live...

Trusts are commonly thought to be complicated, but in reality trusts are often used to simplify matters. Think of a trust as a bucket. If...

We live in the age of electronic ease. For every problem we face, an app is right there to solve it. And, for every question we have,...

A recently published study claimed that while nearly three-fourths of parents thought they had discussed their estate plan with their...

We have made it to middle of summer. It’s the sweetest time of year. It is a season of rest, fun with family, and that sweet summer...

You know you need a power of attorney, but did you know you need two? Although there are many different types of powers of attorney, in...

Do you have that one closet that never seems to stay organized? No matter how often you straighten it more things seem to find their way...

Trusts are commonly thought to be complicated, but in reality trusts are often used to simplify matters. Think of a trust as a bucket. If...

Bottled Water - Check Extra Batteries - Check Closed Toed Shoes - Check Pet Crates - Check Important Documents - ? As hurricane season...

If your child or grandchild is headed to campus this fall, they may first want to spend a few minutes with a lawyer. Yes, even if they...