Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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What Happens when Seniors Outnumber Caregivers?
A look at Japan may give U.S. a clue of the results of a shortage of caregivers to assist the elderly. An increasing aging ... Elder Issues

Date: 04/16/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Do You Know When to Update a Will?
Changes in your life can sometimes result in changes to your will. As you pass through the stages of adulthood, many changes ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/13/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Digital Currency Challenges Estate Planning
Cryptocurrencies bring high risk, along with the potential for substantial rewards. Cryptocurrencies have become attractive ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/12/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Unique Assets Can Create a Challenge
Estate planning requires a value be listed for your assets. However, some assets may require extra planning. The value of ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/10/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Benson’s Will: Who Is In and Who Is Out?
Tom Benson's will reveals deep family rifts, excluding his daughter and grandchildren. Learn how previous legal battles influenced his estate decisions.

Date: 04/09/2018 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Retirees Not Running Out of Savings
The view of spending down retirement money runs into conflicting information. A new study has found that two decades after ... Elder Issues

Date: 04/06/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Life Insurance Losing Popularity
Population in America is on the increase but not life insurance sales. Between 1965 and 2016, the population in America grew ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/05/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Financial Challenges for Elder Care Vary by State
If you are paying the bills for caring for an elderly family member, much depends on the state of residence. As the costs for ...

Date: 04/03/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Waiting for Estate Plan? Not a Good Idea
Don't wait for retirement to make your plans ... it would be wise to make them BEFORE. Americans have a tendency to consider ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/02/2018 Category: Estate Planning
What Type of Estates are Likely to Face Litigation?
Experts predict the kind of estates that will face litigation. Family grievances are a key issue. It is interesting to ... Estate Litigation

Date: 03/30/2018 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Florida Shooter Wanted His Inheritance
Mother left him $800,000 and he was going after his share. Two months before the Florida school shootings, Nikolas Cruz hired ... Estate Administration

Date: 03/29/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Government Faces Opioid, Burial Crisis
It is a sad ending when a body is not claimed. However, the problem also spills over to public expenditures. If someone dies ... Elder Issues

Date: 03/28/2018 Category: Estate Planning

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