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Talking about your eventual decline and death with an estate planning attorney will never be something that you look forward to, but it is something that you should get out of the way sooner rather than later. By looking forward and planning out where you want your assets to go, you’re ensuring that your final … Continued

In this series of blogs we have covered, in very basic terms, what the differences are between wills and trusts. We have learned what some of the benefits and pitfalls of a will are, and today we will cover some of the different kinds of trusts and what are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each type. If … Continued

In our last entry, we started to cover some of the differences between a will and a trust. We talked about the flexibility and importance of a will as well as the potential problems that the probate process can lead to. In today’s blog, the discussion turns to trusts: what they are, how they work, and … Continued

Everyone probably has a basic understanding of what wills and trusts are, but the legal subtleties of these documents can be a little confusing. In order to make sure that you’re protecting your assets, or the assets of a loved one, properly, it’s a good idea to understand exactly what the differences are and what … Continued

In our last entry we covered some of the basics about probate. Today, we’ll continue this discussion by reviewing the ways that a will or a trust can help prevent a long probate battle, and what types of assets are immune from probate. If you or a loved one needs legal advice or a will drawn up, … Continued

If you’ve looked into creating a will or trust, you’ve probably heard the word “probate” quite a bit. If no one has explained it to you, it can be confusing. In this blog, we will go over some of the basics of probate, including what it means, why you should do everything possible to prevent … Continued