You May Not Think You Need a Will, But You Really Do. Did you know every person who dies in this country has an estate plan? Either they prepared it themselves or they left it up to laws of the jurisdiction where they live. As you probably guessed, most Americans fall in the latter category and thus do not even have a simple will as part of their estate plan. You might believe, like most adults, a will is only for the rich and famous, and not the average person who has a far

You have worked hard for years, have family members and friends you care about, and have approached a time in your life when “estate planning” sounds like something you should do, but you are not exactly sure why. You may feel you are not wealthy enough or old enough to bother or care. Or you may already have a Will and feel you are all set. Whatever your current position, consider these common misconceptions about estate planning: 1. Estate planning is for wealthy(ier) p

Confused about the differences between wills and trusts? If so, you are not alone. While it is always wise to contact attorneys like us, whose primary practice area is estate planning, it is also important to understand the basics. Here is a quick and simple reference guide: What Revocable Living Trusts Can Do – That Wills Cannot Avoid a conservatorship and guardianship. A revocable living trust allows you to authorize your spouse, partner, child, or other trusted person to

With two daughters graduating this year, this post is extremely personal. Regrettably, some this did not apply when they began. There are two issues many people prefer to avoid thinking about: death and debt. Unfortunately, both of these seem to be inevitable. Student loan debt is a part of life nowadays, particular for students obtaining advanced or professional degrees. As of 2017, the total national student debt was over $1.4 trillion and the average student loan debt for