Estate planning is not one of American’s top priorities. 64% of Americans have not had a will prepared. Half of those surveyed either feel they do not need a will or they just have not found the time to make one. You may be asking yourself, “Who needs estate planning? Do I need estate planning? If so, do I…
Most of us take our independence for granted. Whether it is being able to bathe ourselves, drive ourselves to the grocery store, or sign an important document, most of us do these things without even thinking. It comes naturally to us. However, what if these abilities were taken away from us? These abilities can be taken…
There are a million different things that a special needs parent or caregiver worries about each day. The most common question faced by special needs parents and caregivers is, “What will happen to them if I am not here?” Today, 72 percent of parents and caregivers have not named a trustee for their child. Many have not…
The word estate refers to the whole of an individual’s interest in a set of property including land and other assets, such as stocks and retirement accounts. Every person has an estate to some extent, though some are larger and more valuable than others. When a person dies, this property must get divided amongst their heirs, or…
Estate planning…something we should all do, but most of us put it off. Do you think about your estate planning options? 60% of Americans have not gotten around to planning for the end of life. Though, the good news is that 81% of older folks, age 72 and up, have their estate planning documents in order. …
Knowing how to find an estate attorney is a lot like knowing whether somebody is trustworthy or not. It requires you to have a keen sense of character and to be able to tell whether someone will be there when you need them. In the worst of cases, you are not going to be able to tell if…
