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If you are an adult child of an elderly parent, it is essential to talk with them about estate planning. This includes discussing their wishes for end-of-life care and what will happen to their finances and possessions after they die. It can be difficult to broach the...
While estate planning can benefit younger people, it is a necessity for the elderly or those who have been afflicted by an illness. While the elderly or those who are ill can still be fully independent and aware of their surroundings, in some cases, they can be more...
As the executor or personal representative of an estate, you have a lot of responsibility. It is your job to file paperwork with the courts, communicate with parties who have an interest in the estate and settle the affairs of the recently deceased testator. Not only...
There will always be reasons to continue delaying the creation of a robust estate plan. Maybe you expect to get married soon or to buy a house in the next few years. Maybe you and your spouse are not yet done having children, or your children have just started having...
At Wool Landon, our informal motto is "Do it Right or Be Right." Our estate planning and administration team take the time to Do it Right and prepare quality documents that stand the test of time. On the litigation side, we do not hurry our initial client...
A large part of estate planning involves how you want your assets to be distributed upon your death. This is only one aspect of the estate planning process though. With the appropriate legal documentation, you can give money to charity, nominate guardians for your...
Many people put off creating their first estate plan. That’s a dangerous way to live, as there is no predicting the time when you or your loved ones need to rely a legal or health care power of attorney, a will or a trust or both. Once you have an estate plan, you can...
If you stand to inherit or believe you do, it can be disheartening to find your deceased loved one’s will says differently. Sometimes people alter their wills at the last minute or exclude favored children without telling them why. You may suspect wrongdoing. Here...
A well thought out estate plan includes a will, health care and legal powers of attorney, A revocable trust or a trust arising on death are common elements too. Powers of attorney, if they are well thought out, can provide peace of mind during a last illness or a...
Your family is likely the most important thing in your life, and you want your estate plan to reflect this. However, charitable giving may be something you are interested in as well. The truth is your estate plan can continue your legacy of giving something to...