Elderly Under More Debt March 12, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford New research shows that elderly Americans are more likely to have experienced a growth in their debt over the recent... Read More Elder Law, Estate Planning
Using the Intentionally Defective Trust: 3 Facts You Should Know February 27, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Fact 1: Defective doesn’t mean Ineffective Despite the name, an intentionally defective grantor trust can be a very useful estate... Read More Estate Planning, Trust Administration
Baby Boomer Health Problems Complicate Retirement and Estate Planning February 27, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford The good news for baby boomers is that you’ll probably live significantly longer than any previous generation. The bad news,... Read More Estate Planning, Financial Planning
The Paradox of Wealthy Parents February 11, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford The results of a new survey from PNC Wealth Management reveal that wealthy Americans are suffering a bit of a... Read More asset protection, Estate Planning
3 Issues Your DIY Estate Plan May Have Overlooked February 6, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford When people finally decide to make an estate plan, some of them turn to the Internet or to do-it-yourself guides.... Read More Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Probate
Estate Plans and General Norman Schwarzkopf February 4, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford If you are old enough to remember Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, which are also known as the first... Read More Estate Planning
Taking Your First Steps Toward Making an Estate Plan January 28, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford If you are considering taking your first steps toward making an estate plan, there are some things that you should... Read More Estate Planning
Two Questions about Life Care Planning January 25, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford When people talk about estate planning and what to do in the event a long-term illness is contracted, usually they... Read More Elder Law, Estate Planning
Commonly Overlooked Estate Planning Issues January 21, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford A good rule of thumb in estate planning is to always be ready to change your plan should the unexpected... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Estate Planning Issues in the Wake of the Fiscal Cliff Deal January 18, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Congress has, for the time being, managed to steer the country away from the fiscal cliff. But the deal that... Read More Estate Planning, Taxes
When Grandparents Want To Become Guardians January 16, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Sometimes grandparents have to step in and care for their grandchild. Be it accidental death, drug addiction, or abandonment, the... Read More Elder Law, Estate Planning
Make Your Own Power of Attorney? Sure, But be Careful January 11, 2013 - Joshua K. Crawford Even a simple web search will quickly reveal any number of products designed to help you create your own legal... Read More Estate Planning