Estate Planning

One reason why people do not draft an estate plan—most people do not have a plan in place at this time—is that they think they are simply too young. They may know that it will be important to draft an estate plan before they pass away, but they are only in their 30s...

Creating an estate plan helps ensure that, in the event of your death or incapacitation, your financial affairs will be managed according to your wishes and your assets distributed to your beneficiaries. Every estate plan should include a will, power of attorney and...

There are numerous estate planning decisions that could create probate controversy. The decision to disinherit an immediate family member can spark conflict and potentially result in probate litigation. Those considering disinheriting a family member need to...

Imagine leaving behind a legacy where your creative outputs remain accessible and impactful for generations to come. Whether a writer, artist, musician or designer, ensuring your intellectual works are managed properly is paramount. Sound estate planning can help you...

If charitable giving has been an important part of your life, you may want this to continue once you are gone. There are numerous estate planning tools that account for charitable giving.  Outlined below are some legal strategies to make charitable giving a part of...

The Great Wealth Transfer is a financial process that has already begun and will continue over the next two decades. During this time, it is estimated that approximately $84 trillion in assets will be passed down to younger generations. Much of this wealth will come...

Creating an estate plan can be an extensive yet rewarding process. You can use an estate plan to dictate how you wish your assets to be managed after you pass away. Many people believe that asset distribution is the only purpose of an estate plan. However, there is...

It’s very common to want to include minors in your estate plan. Perhaps you’re writing a will in your 60s, for example, and you have grandchildren who are under the age of 18. You want to leave financial assets to these grandchildren, but you know you might pass away...

When you die, it probably won’t be the house, the car or your bank account that starts disputes between your loved ones. It’s more likely to be your favorite quilt, your fancy teapot or some other personal item that has a lot of emotional significance for those you...

Estate planning is not as common as many people assume. In fact, the average American simply does not have an estate plan right now. The percentages are always shifting, but roughly two-thirds of people in the United States admit that they haven’t written a will. Are...