One of the reasons people delay getting an estate plan in place is that they just don’t realize the consequences to their loved ones of not having one. Through proper planning during life, these situations can almost always be avoided. Read Horror Stories: When You Die Without A Will … [Read more...]
Who can contest a will?
In order to have standing to contest a will, you need to prove that something about how the will was written may be illegal. You won’t have standing if the will is ironclad, even if the distribution of assets may seem unfair. The following parties have standing to contest a will: Beneficiaries already named in the willBeneficiaries named in a previous will, who were written out of the most recent version of will, or whose share of the estate was significantly decreased by the newest … [Read more...]
DIY Did I Do That?
The DIY vibes are strong right now. With some things, it will probably work out fine...repaint your old table, change out those light fixtures...you've got this. But some things need to be done right, or there's going to be a real problem. Maybe stay away from DIY tattoos or rewiring the electricity in your home. And maybe don't download that "as seen on TV" Will program and think you're covered. We've received several messages from friends asking about DIY Will programs, wondering if … [Read more...]
Estate Planning for Singles
What if I don't have children? What if I don't have a POA? What if I have a partner, but we're not married? What if I'm single with children? What if I'm a single business owner? Why Not take productive action and put the What Ifs and the Could Have Beens to rest? Find out why, and what your estate planning options are as a single person, in this article. … [Read more...]
Crawfish are Red, Violets are Blue, an Estate Plan with Your Spouse is Long Overdue
Valentine’s Day seems an ideal time to celebrate your spouse! Let's face it, it's a miracle some of us find a soul mate, a best friend, a partner in crime...whatever you call them. Someone that not only tolerates all your quirks on the daily, but still loves you "for richer or poorer" and "through sickness and in health." I can think of no greater way to celebrate this type of long-term devotion than to take the appropriate estate planning measures with your sweetheart in mind. Like your … [Read more...]
