Archive for the 'Wills' Category

Do Your Family A Favor: Update Your Will, Share Your Wishes, and Plan Your Funeral.

Friday, August 14th, 2009

The best thing you can ever give someone you love is peace of mind.  Stress and uncertainty can take a toll on all of us, the comfort and reassurance that comes from a loved one’s hug or kind words can go a long way of relieving the burden.
You may have noticed it has been awhile [...]

Summer 2009 Newsletter: Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

 My first ever newsletter came out yesterday.  Because I feel the main article contains an important message, I am including it here on the blog.  But don’t miss out on the next newsletter – subscribe today!
How will you Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow?

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if [...]

Selecting the Right Person Makes a Difference: Personal Representatives, Executors, and other Agents

Monday, June 15th, 2009

One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor).  Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship, birth order, or proximity – these reasons can lead to disastrous results if the wrong person is [...]

Wills for Heroes

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Did you know that if you are a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder, you may be able to get free estate planning services? Inspired by the events of September 11, 2001, the Wills for Heroes Foundation was established to provide first responders and their spouses with simple estate planning services. The American Bar [...]

Who Needs a Will?

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

 While not everyone needs a will, most people could benefit from a will. You could use a will if:

If you would not want your property divided according to your state’s intestacy laws

If you would want to leave something to a person not recognized by your state’s intestacy laws (a non-marital partner, a stepchild, a best [...]