August is National Make a Will Month

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Simple Estate Planning Documents can make things easier for one’s loved ones upon Death or Incapacitation

August has been designated National Make a Will Month to encourage more people to make a last will and testament. Creating a will is a simple and easy process that allows you to clarify how your assets should be distributed upon your death. Despite that, over 40 percent of adults have no estate planning documents in place. For younger adults, this number is much higher. Also, many individuals who have estate planning documents fail to update them when life changes dictate that they should do so, such as when people die, children or grandchildren are born or minor children become adults.

Lack of a proper estate plan can be due to procrastination, lack of proper information or a desire not to want to contemplate or discuss one’s mortality. However, having some basic and simple estate planning documents prepared can help one achieve peace of mind, as well as making things much easier for one’s loved ones upon death or incapacitation.… View Full Article → “August is National Make a Will Month”

Estate Planning Reminder During American Heart Month

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How Important Can Estate Planning Documents Be For Your Loved Ones? Don’t Let The Courts Decide Who Will Get Your Assets!

February is often most associated with love, hearts, and Valentine’s Day – it’s lesser known for being American Heart Month – and it’s the perfect time to revisit the importance of estate planning when it comes to preparing your loved ones for the inevitable.

Do you already have estate planning documents? If you do, but it’s been a while since you’ve reviewed or updated them, it may be a good time to visit an attorney to help make sure everything is in order. If you’re new to estate planning , here are the important basic documents you should have prepared to ensure that your wishes are set forth in writing and upheld:

Last Will and Testament

The COVID-19 pandemic generated some of the more recent interest in estate planning, but according to a 2021 Gallup poll, less than 46% of adults in the U.S.… View Full Article → “Estate Planning Reminder During American Heart Month”