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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This Simple Tool May Change The Quality of Your Life (or of Someone You Know) By Attorney, Philip Kavesh This Simple Tool May Change The Quality of Your Life (or of Someone You Know) By Attorney, Philip Kavesh We, our parents and other loved ones are living longer, but does that assure we are living better?

Date: 10/01/2019 Category: General
A Little Known Tax Saving Strategy Contributed by Pence Wealth Management As a Financial Advisor, one of the largest client issues uncovered is that people are ... Taxes

Date: 09/25/2019 Category: Estate Planning
This Simple Tool May Change The Quality of Your Life (or of Someone You Know) By Attorney, Philip Kavesh We, our parents and other loved ones are living longer, but does that assure we are living better? ... Long Term Care

Date: 09/25/2019 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
The #1 Mistake Families Are Making (and They Don’t Even Know It!) Have you ever heard of the "silent killer"? It's called PROCRASTINATION. We all do it. Some more than others. ... Estate Planning

Date: 09/16/2019 Category: Estate Planning
Are Wills Obsolete? When it comes to estate planning, some people know about Living Trusts, but most people know about Wills. Wills are ... Will

Date: 09/05/2019 Category: Estate Planning
Tips for Choosing a Senior Living Community Contributed by Belmont Village Senior Living Choosing a Senior Living community is a big step that many wait until after a ... Assisted Living

Date: 08/30/2019 Category: General
Should You Sell Your Life Insurance Policy? We often have clients who no longer feel they need an old life insurance policy or simply don't want to pay the premium ... Life Insurance

Date: 08/30/2019 Category: Estate Planning
Disinheriting a Child They say that there's two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. While most people take care of and plan for taxes ... Children

Date: 08/15/2019 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Planning Considerations for the Modern, Blended Family Estate planning has become a lot more challenging in more recent years. As the divorce rate has increased, so has the amount ... Estate Planning

Date: 08/10/2019 Category: Estate Planning
California Conservatorships: What You Need to Know When people think of estate planning, they often think that it's just about the distribution of assets when someone passes ... Conservatorship

Date: 08/05/2019 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans: Buyer Beware Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. A traditional funeral costs about $7,000, ... Funeral

Date: 07/29/2019 Category: Estate Planning
Summertime and The Living Was Easy Article Written By, Philip Kavesh One of a series of personal reflections upon growing up in small town America in ... Children

Date: 07/29/2019 Category: Estate Planning

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