No one wants to discuss death and dying. And yet, it’s a critical time in everyone’s life and one for which we know we need to prepare. While many people have the desire to share their wishes, something is preventing people from having end-of-life conversations with their families. As an important part of estate planning, […]
On his HBO show, Last Week Tonight, John Oliver recently provided a scary, funny, and occasionally explicit explanation of how guardianship works. The video is embedded above, and we encourage you to watch it (as long as there aren’t any children around!). What is a Guardian? As explained in the video, a guardian is […]
Poor estate planning is a recipe for disaster. Look no further than Dickens’ Bleak House—or a telenovela—to witness the tragedy and melodrama inadequate estate planning can cause. While having your estate planning documents prepared is the first hurdle to overcoming these types of disasters, there are several threats that lurk around the corner that might derail your wishes. A little planning can help you avoid these threats to successful estate planning.
It goes without saying that estate planning is incredibly important and is more than just having a will or a trust. Estate planning offers a sense of security for you and your loved ones that your wishes will be carried out. With such an important and personal endeavor, selecting the right Wills and Trusts Attorney is crucial.
