Prince was the latest in a string of celebrities who passed away without having an estate plan in place. When someone passes away without an estate plan, the government has a set of default rules regarding who will receive the deceased’s estate. Many times, this may include people you may not want to receive your…
Although your death is probably a long way off, it is important that you have a plan to ensure that your affairs are settled in the way that you want. An estate plan crafted by an experienced estate planning attorney is a legally enforceable set of documents that allows you to name who will have…
Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans across the country celebrate our nation’s declaration of independence from Great Britain. Yet only about one-third of Americans have an estate plan—meaning that most Americans have given up their independence when it comes to deciding what will happen to them should they become incapacitated and what will…
If your life or the law has changed since you signed your estate plan, last will and testament, or trust agreement, you need to update your document. You can make updates to a revocable living trust by way of an amendment or a complete restatement of the trust agreement. An amendment updates a specific part…
