Your Children and Your Will December 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you want to ensure that your children receive the property you want them to receive after you die, you... Read More Wills and Trusts
How to Choose Trustee: 4 Tips October 28, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you’re creating a trust when handling your estate affairs, you will need to choose responsible successor trustees. Take a... Read More Wills and Trusts
When should I change my Will? October 14, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you already have a Will and need to make a change — say, to change your executor — you can... Read More Wills and Trusts
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 Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Is Your Living Trust Complete? September 28, 2011 - Andrew Smith A living trust is a powerful estate planning device, as it not only allows property to avoid probate, but it... Read More Wills and Trusts
What You Should Know About Wills, Trusts and Probate 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 Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
The Living Will as Compared to a Living Trust 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 Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
No Will? You’re Not Alone. But Not Having One Can Lead to a Lot of Problems 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 Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Do You Really Need a Living Trust? August 31, 2011 - Andrew Smith When you are going through the estate planning process, it can be quite tempting to try a one-size-fits-all approach. However,... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
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
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
Probate Bonds: The Pro’s and Con’s July 4, 2011 - Andrew Smith The majority of attorney-drafted wills contain language with which the will maker waives the requirement for the executor to post... Read More Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts