Baby Boomers Aren’t Creating Estate Plans — What That Means for You

April 30, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

The number of older Americans has been increasing for years. With the Baby Boomer generation now entering their Golden Years,... Read More

Estate Planning

Economic Fallout From Coronavirus May Provide Opportunities

Shrunken Asset Values Open Estate Planning Opportunities

April 20, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. Not only has COVID-19 been challenging healthcare systems, but the social distancing required to combat...... Read More

Estate Planning

Coronavirus and Nursing Homes

April 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is spreading in the United States and across the globe. Social distancing and self-quarantine can help slow the spread. The virus is a particular...... Read More

Estate Planning

Economic Fallout from Coronavirus May Provide Opportunities

April 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. While healthcare systems have fought the virus, economies have been hurt by the social distancing...... Read More

Estate Planning

Whom Do You Want to Get Your Assets?

March 2, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

Most of us have an idea whom we’d choose to receive our assets at our death. But often we don’t contemplate what should happen if the people whom...... Read More

Estate Planning

Planning for the Sandwich Generation

March 2, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

The Sandwich Generation is torn between caretaking responsibilities for their minor children and their elderly parents. But first, they need to make sure they take care of themselves....... Read More

Estate Planning

Is a Deathbed Will Valid in Florida?

February 4, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

Surprises following the death of a loved one are not typically welcome – particularly if the surprise relates to the... Read More

Wills and Trusts

Beneficiary Designations and Other Non-Probate Transfers

February 3, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

Many of us are surprised that our assets may not go to those named in our Will. However, if you have assets controlled by beneficiary designations or other...... Read More

Estate Planning

The SECURE Act and What It Means for You

February 3, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

The SECURE Act passed in late December. The SECURE Act changes some lifetime rules, but the biggest change concerns rules for beneficiaries. Read on to learn more.... Read More

Estate Planning

Planning for the SECURE Act

February 3, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

The SECURE Act passed in late December. The SECURE Act changes some lifetime rules, but the biggest change concerns rules for beneficiaries. The first article in this series...... Read More

Estate Planning

How Long Will My Beneficiaries Have to Wait for Their Inheritance?

January 8, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

One of the primary motivations for creating an estate plan for the average person is to ensure that their loved... Read More

Inheritance and Estate Taxes

What Legal Steps Must Be Taken after a Loved One Dies?

January 2, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

When a loved ones passes away, it can be very difficult to think of anything other than the grief you... Read More

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