Imagine watching your mother or father struggling to take care of themselves. They may say that they’re independent and that they don’t need help, but when you find bills that haven’t been paid due to forgetfulness or notice that they have no groceries because they...
It is no secret that considering your own mortality is an unsavory topic. For this reason, many people approach the creation of an estate plan with trepidation. Even when a plan is drafted, it is not uncommon for individuals will hurry through toward the finish line,...
When crafting a trust to leave money for your heirs, your focus is on establishing rules and regulations. The trust is supposed to give you some control over what happens to that money so that it isn't wasted. For instance, perhaps it is an educational trust. You...
One of the most challenging aspects of estate planning is selecting an ideal candidate to fulfill the executor's role. That individual has some pretty essential responsibilities to handle, after all, including setting with your creditors, filing your final tax return...
When someone experiences a decline in their physical or mental capabilities, it's not uncommon for a loved one to ask the court to step in and appoint them as a guardian over that person's personal and financial affairs. Guardianships don't always last forever,...
