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Who Should Be Your Successor Trustee?
If you have a revocable living trust, you probably named yourself as trustee so you can continue to manage your own financial affairs....
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Sep 4, 20183 min read


How to Choose a Trustee
When you establish a trust, you name someone to be the trustee. A trustee does what you do right now with your financial affairs -...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Aug 30, 20182 min read


Do It Now: Name a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren)
“ I know for a fact that this is not what Karen would want!” said Karen mother. Karen was a single mother of a 5 year old daughter. Her...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Aug 27, 20184 min read


Should your Child’s Guardian and Trustee be the Same Person?
If you have only overheard discussions about estate planning, you have likely heard the words “guardian”, or “trustee” tossed around in...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Aug 23, 20182 min read


How to Choose a Guardian/Conservator for Yourself
What will happen if you cannot make decisions for yourself? Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Aug 20, 20184 min read


How to Pick a Trustee, an Agent Under a Power of Attorney and an Executor
While the term fiduciary is a legal term with a rich history, it generally means someone who is legally obligated to act in another...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Aug 16, 20183 min read


BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREPARATION: MORE THAN SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Use This Time to Revisit The Parts of Your Estate Plan That Impact Your Children Most With all the considerations about your children’s...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Aug 14, 20182 min read


Do You Know Your Estate Planning Cast of Characters?
Regardless of your family situation, a lack of adequate estate planning can have major consequences in your life and those you love.
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Aug 13, 20182 min read


Why Not Create Your Own Estate Planning Documents?
There are many software programs, as well as websites, that sell do-it-yourself estate planning documents. These websites and form tools...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Jul 23, 20183 min read


Five Surprisingly Common Planning Mistakes Baby Boomers are Making in Droves
Baby boomers - we are the first generation tasked with the responsibility of planning for and funding their golden years. This...
Robert P. Newman, Esq.
Jul 16, 20183 min read
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