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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Charitable Giving Options – Think Beyond Cash
One way to fulfill your philanthropic goals is to provide for a particular charitable cause or organization in your estate ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/03/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Cohabitating Couples: Why Some Choose Not To Marry Later In Life
For many, the decision to remain single is a matter of money. A partner who remarries stands to lose alimony, Social Security ... Estate Planning

Date: 06/02/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Have You Appointed Guardians For Your Minor Children?
Being a parent is full of surprises and requires constant judgment calls and adaptation. Try as you might to cover all the ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/31/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Kids – What If You Don’t Get The Inheritance You Were Expecting?
If you are expecting an outright inheritance, you may need to think again. Expecting a sizeable inheritance? A recent Forbes ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/25/2014 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
Elder Abuse Cases: For Every One Reported, Five Go Unreported
"The number of elder abuse reports continues to increase slightly every year," said Jill Berntson, social services ... Elder Law

Date: 05/24/2014 Category: General
Increasing Expense Of Long-Term Healthcare
The new Genworth numbers also provide yet more evidence that you need to save a good chunk of money for potential long-term ... Elder Law

Date: 05/23/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Clearing Out The Family Home Without A Brawl
Experts share tips for getting the job done and keeping the peace. Clearing out the family home? How do you keep the ... Inheritance

Date: 05/22/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Planning Defense
Learn about the factors that can affect your estate plan, such as probate, joint ownership, and taxes. Protect your wealth with strategic estate planning.

Date: 05/21/2014 Category: Estate Planning
New Elder Abuse Law Passed In Kansas
The law is aimed at protecting people 70 and older who are victims of financial abuse. People convicted of large-scale abuse ... Elder Law

Date: 05/16/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Is A Reverse Mortgage Good Or Bad?
Federally insured reverse mortgages, issued under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program, are a way for homeowners 62 ... Asset Protection

Date: 05/15/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Caregiving Responsibilities Of Elderly Parents Rest On Women
There is no question that most of the burden falls on women for the physical and financial impacts of caregiving. As parents ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/14/2014 Category: Estate Planning
Retirees — Are Your Pet Expenses Manageable?
Warning: Don't let your pets crack your nest egg. "The topic of pet expense is rarely discussed," says Richard ... Asset Protection

Date: 05/13/2014 Category: General

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