A living will is not just for people who are in poor health. Healthy people also need living wills. The Washington Post recently featured an article on why it is crucial that both people in poor health and healthy people alike need to have a living will. If I'm...
End-of-life care is a much bigger deal than many of us realize, and should always be included in your estate plan. The recent passing of music legend Tom Petty serves as an example of how important it is to include end-of-life care in your estate plan. Why You Should...
When you are crafting your estate plan, you are making a decision about what you want to leave behind for those you hold most dear. However, if your creditors have anything to say about it, your loved ones may never receive the assets you leave for them. Fortunately,...
A trust is an entity created by a legal document. It is used to hold assets including cash, stocks, real estate, and other property. It's formed by a Settlor who transfers part or all of his property into the trust. The trust holds the title to the property and the...
As America ages, information and protection in the field of gerontology has become increasingly popular and important segment of the legal field. The subject encompasses a wide range of financial, health, and estate related services that arise in the Golden Years....
Most people consider estate planning a legal process for the wealthy, but the fact is that everyone needs an estate directive. Regardless of wealth, everyone has certain issues that could arise in the event of a timely event. It is important that everyone is prepared...
"Do I need an attorney for a trust administration?" That depends.If you are asking whether you are required to have an attorney in order to administer a trust, the answer is "no".On the other hand, if you are asking whether it is in your best interest to have an...
Of the instruments available to avoid probate, the <revocable living trust is perhaps the best and most flexible option available. You may wonder what about a trust makes it special? The answer is very simple. A normal will substitute is a single account, and...
