What is a Custodian Account and Do You Need One? August 29, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you have a fairly modest estate, you may not think that it makes sense to set up a trust... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Wills and Trusts
How Do I Plan My Funeral Arrangements? August 26, 2011 - Andrew Smith The last thing anyone wants to really talk about is planning their own funeral arrangements, but it’s important if you... Read More Funeral Planning
Should I Tell People My Healthcare Wishes in My Will? August 24, 2011 - Andrew Smith When creating a will, you will list all kinds of information including who you want to have some of your... Read More Incapacity Planning
What Makes a Last Will and Testament Legal? August 22, 2011 - Andrew Smith Many people think that they can simply write their will on a piece of paper and have someone witness it... Read More asset protection, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Avoiding Probate Due to Joint Tenancy August 19, 2011 - Andrew Smith Going through the probate process can be very frustrating for the loved ones you leave behind after your death. Although... Read More asset protection, Estate Planning, Probate
How Pay on Death Accounts Can Help You Avoid Probate August 17, 2011 - Andrew Smith Any time you can set up your estate planning to avoid the probate process, you are helping your loved ones... Read More Estate Planning, Pay on Death, Probate
The Man Who Lied to His Estate Planning Attorney August 15, 2011 - Andrew Smith Once there was a man who lied to his estate planning attorney for fear of paying higher legal fees. He... Read More Estate Planning
Don’t Keep Your Estate Planning Documents in Your Safe Deposit Box August 12, 2011 - Andrew Smith It is very important that you keep your important papers and estate planning documents in a safe place so that... Read More Estate Planning
What You Need to Know About Retirement Account Beneficiaries August 10, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you would like to name anyone other than your spouse as the beneficiary of your retirement account, your spouse... Read More Estate Planning, Retirement Planning
How Do You Choose the Best Guardian for your Children? August 8, 2011 - Andrew Smith It’s not an easy thing to consider the possibility that you may not live to see your children grow up... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children
Preparing for Nursing Home Expenses August 5, 2011 - Andrew Smith Making plans to go into a nursing home is not on the top of many people’s list of fun activities,... Read More Estate Planning, Long Term Care
Estate Planning for the Blended Family August 3, 2011 - Andrew Smith There can be a lot of joy and excitement in a second marriage. There can also be a lot of... Read More asset protection, Blended Families, Estate Planning