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Compliments of Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Written By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys If you have a pet, you know firsthand the bond that can develop between humans […]

The elder law and estate planning attorneys here at Anderson, Dorn, and Rader assist people that are planning ahead to address the eventualities of aging. We also work with concerned […]

Trusts are incredibly useful tools. But, like other useful tools, they do not fit every circumstance and they must be used properly. Learn more about two common mistakes and how they may be avoided.

Although many people equate “estate planning” with having a will, there are many advantages to having a trust rather than a will as the centerpiece of your estate plan. While […]

When considering the need for estate planning, many people think, "It's been on my list of things to do for years... I'll get around to it sooner or later."  A […]

An important estate planning question that must be asked is, "Who makes decisions about your medical care if something happens to you?"  This results from illness, injury, incapacity (such as […]

Privacy is a main concern for many clients when it comes to estate planning.  One benefit of creating a Living Trust, as opposed to simply drafting a Will, is the […]

Most clients understand that revocable living trusts are valuable components of an estate plan. But when asset protection is a primary goal of your estate plan, then revocable living trusts […]

Probate is simply the administration of an estate through the court system after someone's death.  Nearly every estate is required to pass through probate before heirs can receive their inheritance.  […]

Establishing a Future Guardianship For Your Children from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. One of the common reasons parents put off planning for guardianship of their children is that they […]

The Value of An Irrevocable Trust from Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. There are two types of irrevocable trusts: irrevocable living trusts and testamentary trusts. They both serve different purposes. An […]

Trusts are an important type of agreement, characterized by trust and confidence. The agreement is made between a trustee and the person who created the trust, known as the grantor. […]

There are three common reasons most people choose to avoid probate.  Probate is a very public process, it can be rather expensive and, for some, it can take a long […]

While most people know that retirement planning is important, many do not have a good idea of what a retirement plan actually is.  A comprehensive retirement plan is essential if […]

Traditional IRAs and retirement plans sponsored by employers are great retirement investment tools. While there are benefits associated with these types of retirement accounts, Roth IRA benefits should also be considered […]

Taxes on inheritance are imposed on property received from someone else’s estate after their death.  The federal government does not impose an inheritance tax.  Instead, inheritance taxes are imposed at […]

You may have heard the term "intestate" or "intestacy" before, but wondered what it means. As your estate planning attorney can explain, the term "intestate" simply means dying without a […]

If you are one of the millions of Americans who considers a beloved pet to be part of the family, then you undoubtedly worry about what will happen to your […]