Estate Planning for Nonparents

"Nonparents".  Love this term!  Many of us are very fortunate to have people who are near and dear to our hearts that nurtured or influenced us. For those who are nonparents, estate planning can be … [Read More...]

I Don’t Think My Mom Had a Will. Now What?

First, do a diligent search for a will.  Look through Mom’s records and see if Mom had an accountant, financial advisor, or an attorney she worked with in the past and reach out to them and ask if … [Read More...]

Everyone has a Will!

The Cookie Cutter Estate Plan:  Do Nothing Everyone has an Estate Plan even if they haven’t done a Last Will & Testament.  It’s the most basic plan out there and it is called “the laws of … [Read More...]

Should I Update My Will?

Many clients ask me if they should update their Will.  If I don’t know each client's specific circumstances, I usually respond with the typical attorney response of “It depends.” As a rule of thumb, … [Read More...]

Legal Documents for College Students

For those of you that have a young adult headed off to college...  Do you have the necessary documents in place in the event your college student has a medical emergency or needs help with his or her … [Read More...]