Don’t Let the State Distribute Your Assets

October 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Dying without a will means many of your assets will pass according to your state’s intestacy laws. These laws establish... Read More

How the “Funeral Rule” Protects You

October 5, 2011 - Andrew Smith

A funeral may be the last big purchase you make in life. It’s not unusual for a funeral today to... Read More

October 3, 2011 - Andrew Smith

The word “probate” is often associated with estates. But not every asset that passes to your estate is a probate... Read More

September 30, 2011 - Andrew Smith

One of the goals of estate planning is to ease the burden of your passing on your loved ones, while... Read More

September 21, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Part one of two If you’re a senior you’ve probably have had the time to think about leaving things to... Read More

September 19, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Many people interchange the terms Living Will and Living Trust, but they are much different from each other. A Living... Read More

September 16, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Part two of two In part one we talked about re-visiting your IRAs from time to time, especially as life... Read More

September 14, 2011 - Andrew Smith

Part one of two Many working or retired adults have at least one IRA; some have several. When you opened... Read More

September 12, 2011 - Andrew Smith

If you’ve ever been to court, you know that it can be a daunting experience. In court, only certain things... Read More

September 9, 2011 - Andrew Smith

No Will? You’re Not Alone. But Not Having One Can Lead to a Lot of Problems Some people pass away... Read More

September 5, 2011 - Andrew Smith

A lot of people feel that Estate Planning is mainly for the wealthy. Of course, the term “wealthy” can mean... Read More

September 2, 2011 - Andrew Smith

After a loved one passes away, the family is often left to deal with not only the grief of the... Read More