Estate planning can be as simple or as complicated as an individual testator needs it to be. When it comes to estate planning documentation that is property-focused, for example, some people have only a few assets worth bequeathing to others and only a few...
Estate Planning
What are your options when you inherit an asset you don’t want?
One of the problems that can arise when a person develops their estate plan without consulting with family and other beneficiaries is that people inherit things they don’t want or need. It’s easy enough to give an ugly sculpture or a closet of vintage clothing to a...
When is the right time to create a formal estate plan?
When people think of estate planning, they often think about someone ready for retirement or dealing with a major medical issue. However, estate planning is a practical process that can benefit individuals at many different stages in life. Waiting until you are about...
3 risks you take by not having a comprehensive estate plan
You have worked hard for the life you enjoy and the assets you possess. Estate planning gives you control over what happens to that property when you die and protects you at your most legally vulnerable. It is easy for people to put off the creation of an estate plan,...