Estate Planning
What to Do When Someone Passes Away
August 19, 2020
Having a family member pass away is something that is so emotionally draining, but thinking about the next steps are right at the top of mind. So, if you are wondering what that next step is, we are recommending probate.
Why DIY Wills Are Often Insufficient
August 7, 2020
A do-it-yourself (DIY) or even an online Will may seem like a really good deal on the surface - for a little bit of money you purchase a Will template or you can go online and have it prepared without an attorney. But, a Will can be a complicated matter – estate attorneys go to school for years a...
Free Estate Planning Checklist for Parents – ParentMap
August 2, 2020
Download a free copy of the "Estate Planning Checklist for Parents" and start planning to protect your kids through it all.
Why Not Make 2020 The Year Your Complete Your Estate Plan
March 3, 2020
Why not make 2020 the year you finally give yourself and your loved ones the peace of mind of a well thought out estate plan? With the New Year behind us, our thoughts inevitably turn to new beginnings and self-improvement. Many of us resolved to eat healthier and exercise more, save more money...
Five Essential Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Consider
March 3, 2020
Estate planning is the systematic approach to organizing your personal and financial affairs in order to deal with the possibility of mental incapacity and certain death. All Estate Plans should contain these five documents. We will be able to assist you in preparing all of these documents and customize them for your situation.
Parents of minors need an estate plan
March 3, 2020
Without an estate plan in place, if something were to happen to you, your estate would be managed by a court-appointed conservator and then turned over to your child at 18. Learn how to make a plan today.
What is a Will and why do I need one?
March 3, 2020
What is a Will and why do I need one? It is often difficult for people to think about death, and understandably so, but in order to ensure that your loved ones are cared for after you pass away, it is important to consider drafting a will. A will is a written document, that designates guardians...
Two Documents Every 18 Year Old Should Sign
March 3, 2020
Two Documents Every 18 Year Old Should Sign Whether your young adult lives at home with you, attending college or out on their own, we recommend that your child sign a Durable Power or Attorney for Finances and a Power of Attorney for Health Care. These two estate planning documents, more commo...
Financial Considerations for Getting Remarried Later in Life
May 3, 2019
As the baby boomer generation has moved into retirement age, many are choosing to make big life moves. Baby boomers are increasingly staying in the work force, pursuing new ventures, as well as getting divorced and remarried. These are often not their first marriages, which means that they may have a web of previous obligations and financial entanglements to sort out. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some key financial points to keep in mind to make this big transition as stress-free as possible:
Mom, I’m Fine, I was in a Fender Bender and Have a Small Laceration
August 29, 2016
OMG - This was the understatement of the year for me. It's Saturday night (Sunday a.m. about 2:00 a.m), I have been in Seattle for a total of 3 hours, I am awakened by the familiar ring of my son, Eric, (each of the 6 kids has their own ring, of course) but I can't reach the phone, as I am still...