Anderson, Dorn & Rader Blog

It is a very common reaction, upon losing a loved one, to be at a loss as to what actions may need to be taken.  Finding the will, locating insurance […]

Your oldest son has just informed you that he and his wife want to buy their first home, but they can't afford the down payment.  Even with favorable interest rates […]

Sometimes issues arise in estate planning that put an inheritance in question. In Mississippi a few years ago, a young man who suffered from severe mental illness, killed his mother. […]

Asset protection is very important to anyone who wants to protect their estate but proper protection can be tricky. Asset protection planning is basically the process of evaluating all of […]

The death of a spouse is always traumatic. In that time of loss, the surviving family members are often at a loss as to what needs to be done. Whether […]

Clients with minor children find that one of the hardest decisions in the estate planning process is how to choose a person or family to care for those children in […]

When you reach your 30s or 40s, it is time to put youth aside and start financial planning, if you haven’t already.  Your future and your family’s future need to […]

We understand that making the decision to obtain a court-ordered guardianship for can be difficult. If a loved one is no longer capable of caring for themselves and properly managing […]

If you find yourself overwhelmed financially, and you are considering whether bankruptcy is the best option for you, a primary concern may be the loss of your assets during the bankruptcy […]

Many parents include revocable living trusts in their overall estate plan.  Included in their trust is a sub-trust for minor children that can protect the inheritance.  It is the best way […]

If you have a loved one who has become incapacitated in some way, and they need your assistance in handling their health care decisions, accessing medical records will become necessary […]

Estate plans are very important for many different reasons.  Typically, an estate plan includes a will or trust, a power of attorney and advance medical directives.  But, for a young […]

Are you ready to relax and put the 9 to 5 behind you?  If so, hopefully you have a good retirement plan in place.  If it is not quite time, […]

Estate Issues Following the Death of a Spouse from Brad Anderson The death of a spouse is always traumatic. In that time of loss, the surviving family members are often […]

Divorce means separation and starting over.  It means substantial life changes.  It is also time to reassess everything.  Whether you already had a financial plan in place or not, it […]

Many businesspersons are so focused on growing their businesses that they do not consider the potential consequences of divorce.  Whether the co-founders divorce each other, or one of the founders gets divorced, […]

Do You Know Your Trusts? from Brad Anderson The basic purpose of a trust, in estate planning, is to minimize estate taxes and avoid probate. There are many different types […]

Performing the duties of a trustee after the death of a loved one is an important duty.  The good news is, you aren’t expected to start working immediately, because the […]