When it comes time to create a last will and testament, you will most likely have many things you want to say and accomplish, especially...

Many Americans take pride in being “do it yourselfers” but where do you draw the line?  Do it yourself estate planning is an option, but...

What Congress gives in the recent changes to estate law, Congress can take away. Remember that the new law is in effect for only two...

Learn from these mistakes you can’t afford to make Your last will and trust is something that many people avoid dealing with until it is...

What the recent changes mean for 2011 estate taxes If you have been following the estate tax changes since 2010, you are probably aware...

Big changes in 2010 for estate taxes 2011 is a new year, and for those concerned with estate planning (which should be everyone!), it...

Naming guardians and assigning responsibilities Most parents, especially those with small children, have thought about who they want to...

Simple Wills 101 It is a common saying in estate planning that even if you do absolutely nothing else, you should take the time to draft...

People often ask me if they should use an online will/trust package and avoid the time and cost of an attorney. I always tell them that...

A Pour Over Will is the type of Last Will and Testament that accompanies a Revocable Living Trust.  As wills go, this type of will is...

When looking at legal documents regarding distribution of property and your assets after death, you will find a last will and testament...

If you are not familiar with legal terms and if you haven’t seriously thought about your will and other, similar documents, you may not...

When working on estate planning, it can be very easy to make mistakes.  Common errors crop up all the time, and these mistakes can cause...

One question few people ever ask themselves is this: “How do I create a will?”  It’s a very good question, and it’s one that people...

Preparing a will may be something many people find a little morbid, but it’s a very important thing to do.  Even though it does mean...

Setting up a living trust is one way of protecting your property and assets from going through the probate system upon your death.  This...

The purpose of creating a living trust is often not only because they want to set up a trust for their beneficiaries, but because they...

When creating a trust, most people create a revocable trust.  A revocable trust, which is has several key differences from an irrevocable...

A power of attorney is a document that gives one person the legal authorization to make decisions on someone else’s behalf.  This power...

Because most people do not know all the ins and outs of revocable trusts, there are a number of different myths surrounding them.  Some...