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As reported by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Medical Examiners, families everywhere are unable to afford the costs associated with burying their loved ones. Unable […]

In the United States, a decedent’s estate is potentially subject to an estate tax upon death. Whether or not the estate tax will apply, and the rate at which the […]

The death of a loved one can strike at any time. Sometimes, we have time to prepare for the death when a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness […]

You may have heard the term “pour over” Will as it relates to estate planning and wondered what exactly a “pour over” Will is and how it differs from a […]

Many people know what a power of attorney is and why one might be needed. Or at least they think they do. Because of this, some may think that downloading a […]

Estate planning for a married couple can be complicated under the easiest of circumstances. When the couple has a significant age gap between them, estate planning can get even more […]

An amazing percentage of Americans do not have a comprehensive estate plan. Unmarried individuals are even more likely than married people to put off creating an estate plan, including a […]

Although saddened that a loved one is gone, most people are not going to turn down an inheritance. There are, however, reasons why you may want to do just that.  If […]

When it comes time to sit down and create or update an estate plan, married couples are faced with the decision whether to create a joint plan or create two […]

If you are like millions of Americans, you probably own at least one pet. Have you taken the time to consider what will happen to your pet when you die? […]

Anyone who owns a pet knows the love that can be shared between a human and an animal. Not surprisingly, many people want to make sure their pet is properly […]

As recently as a decade ago, most estate planning attorneys were not using terms like “electronic estate” or “digital property” with the average estate planning client. Times have changed and […]

Hopefully, we will all lively happily and in good health until the end of our lives.  The reality, however, is that some of us will lose our ability to think clearly […]

Estate planning can be complicated and stressful. Trying to make the right decision for you and your loved ones can be a difficult process. Assuming that you have committed to […]

In the age of computers and mass information, people often think that legal advice is not always necessary. Take, for example, estate planning. In an effort to avoid probate upon […]

A supplemental needs trust, or SNT, is a very specialized type of trust that is intended to be created to help with the financial needs of a physically or mentally […]

When it comes time to create an estate plan, most parents  assume that they should treat their adult children the same under the plan. A parent may not want the […]

Americans are living longer, which is generally good news. The average life span of the ancient Greeks was about 18 years. The average lifespan of an American male is now […]