You've spent a lifetime building up the assets and possessions you currently have. It's only natural to want to see them allocated in a manner than reflects your wishes and preferences. For many people, their last will or estate plan is also a way of leaving a lasting...
Do I need a probate attorney?
Month: May 2018
Consider this when selecting a health care agent
As you create your estate plan and prepare for the possibility that you could become incapacitated, you may choose to appoint a health care agent to make medical decisions on your behalf. This is an important decision that may greatly impact not only your own health...
Understand the limits of a will
Wills are important documents, and every legal adult should have one. However, wills do not have magical properties, and cannot generally supersede other areas of the law. As you consider your own will or possibly review it for accuracy, be sure to pay special...
Is it time to remove your trustee?
Choosing the person you want to serve as the trustee of your trust is an important decision that may impact your estate significantly, for better or for worse. In some cases, the relationship between you and the trustee may deteriorate, and you may realize it is time...
Can I amend my trust?
Trusts offer protection from many threats to an estate, but this security often comes at the expense of flexibility and control of one's assets. In general, the greater control one retains over the assets he or she places in a trust, the fewer protections those assets...
