Trick or Trust

For many people, the idea of a trust triggers the seemingly negative image of spoiled children, living off the wealth they inherited; wealth these ‘trust-fund babies’ didn’t earn.  While that may have been true in the past, trusts such as revocable living trusts have become a staple of comprehensive estate planning for far more than […]

Why Do I Need a Will? 4 Reasons you Should Stop Procrastinating Today

Let’s face it:  death is scary. And talking about death seems to make it even scarier, so most people avoid the topic altogether. What many don’t realize is that procrastination in talking about this uncomfortable issue will create added stress and complication for loved ones already distraught and grieving. To help you and your family, […]

Need an Estate Planning Attorney?

Do you have an estate plan in place?  Do you know who your children would live with if you died tomorrow?  Do you know how your assets would be distributed?  These are tough topics that no one likes to think about, but there is no time like the present to schedule an appointment to meet […]

What is a Durable Power of Attorney? Do I need one?

Trusts can often be the companion piece to a will in your estate plan, but since the topic of trusts can be so broad, there will be comments posted on them at a later time. Today, I want to talk about durable powers of attorney. In its simplest form, a power of attorney is a document in […]