Estate Planning
Common Estate Planning Assumptions You Should Not Be Making
We’ve all heard the old adage about the mistake of assuming anything; what it does to both U and ME. But assuming certain things about estate planning can do more harm than just making you feel like some sort of fool, it can leave you and your loved ones in a financial mess, both before…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer
Understanding that a good plan is one that meets your expectations, it follows that a good estate planning lawyer is one who meets your expectations. This is done by separating strategy from goal, and finding the right solutions to bring those goals to fruition. Even if you’re unsure of the exact goals of your plan,…
Read MorePreparing to Work with an Estate Planning Attorney
Last week we discussed the top five questions you should ask an estate planning attorney before engaging his services. This week we’ll take a look at the top five questions to ask yourself to effectively pursue estate planning: What issues are most important for me to address in my planning? Typically, some event has occurred…
Read MoreSelecting an Estate Planning Attorney
What criteria would you use in selecting an estate planning attorney? Most people have little more to rely on than their own gut, and for good reason. We rely on professionals for their expertise, otherwise we would probably do it ourselves. So it’s a bit of a leap of faith, and unfortunately in the case of estate…
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