Blog

Estate planning for blended families can be complex, especially given the unique challenges and dynamics involved. A "blended” family typically refers to a family where at least one of the spouses has children from a previous marriage or relationship. We have all heard of situations where one spouse dies in a second...

Trust disputes can often be prevented with careful planning, clear drafting, and thoughtful trust administration. When disagreements do arise, addressing them promptly through negotiation, mediation, or, when necessary, litigation can help protect the trust and the interests of everyone involved. A trust is designed to carry out your...

Parents, have you put an estate plan in place? Estate planning is important for everyone, but there is an added layer of importance when it comes to parents. To really explain why it is so important for parents to put an estate plan in place, let’s take a look at what parents can accomplish...

The personal representative of an estate serves an important role as they are tasked with managing the administration of a decedent’s estate. This involves gathering and managing the assets of the estate, notifying creditors, paying valid debts of the estate, and more, all while upholding their fiduciary duties. Not everyone is up to...

After we die, we hope that our legacy lives on. This can mean a lot of different things, but many like to leave something to help support their loved ones after they are gone. The thought of leaving a lump sum inheritance to your children or other loved ones, however, can be uncomfortable. After all,...

If you have begun your estate planning journey, you have probably thought about or addressed the distribution of your biggest assets. It is likely that you have planned for those things that have either great financial worth, great significant worth, or both. What about everything else? Think of the things we accumulate over...

There is no doubt about it, estate planning has a lot of moving parts. As you work your way through the many facets of estate planning, be sure to keep reminding yourself who you are doing this for. Yes, estate planning will provide you with many vital protections. It will also provide your...