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We strive to make the process of estate planning and estate administration as simple and straightforward as possible. At American Wills and Estates we speak to our clients in plain English, and we are sensitive to the fact that many of our clients are still grieving the loss of a loved one. Our number one goal is to put our clients at ease and to reassure them with competency and compassion in their times of need.
Who Ever Said Obituaries Have to be Dull
Can't help myself, one of my friends posted this guy's obituary and it's simply a must share. No dull, staid and somber recap here.
This guy must have been a real character and his obit captures him in all his rabble-rousing glory. Gotta love the Irish, never a dull moment. Enjoy.
http://www.barstoolsports.com/boston/this-is-without-a-... Read More
It's Always a Good Time of Year to Support the Children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
One of our law firm's favorite charities is the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Take a look at Michael Strahan interacting with
some of the kids behind the scenes. He's a class act and one of the truly good guys out there.
https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/st-jude-thanks-and-giving/watch-our-celebrity-and-patient-videos.... Read More
The Importance of Having a Power of Attorney
One of the most important pieces in a simple estate plan is a well drafted Power of Attorney. While a Last Will and Testament only comes into play after your death, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that can have a profound impact on your day-to-day care and well- being in the event that you become incapacitated or unable to manage your own... Read More
Estate Planning Tips
Here's a simple little video that does a nice job of simplifying the importance of estate planning and a few of the
different considerations that come into play when formulating a plan. Take a look.
http://www.investopedia.com/video/play/estate-planning-tips-financial-advisors/?lgl=bt1tn-no-textnote
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
Here in America we can never seem to get enough celebrity news. The nastier the better, right? Well, when it comes to estate planning, it would seem that many of our favorites celebrities make the same kind of mistakes that so many of us seem to fall into. Here are some of the top celebrity estate planning blunders from the past few years and the ... Read More
A Few Things Every Executor Needs to Know
If you've recently been named to serve as the Executor of a loved one's estate, here's a great little article that
appeared in the AARP Bulletin a while back that really does a nice job highlighting some of the very important
things that you should be aware of. Take a read, I think you'll find it very useful. If you still have questions... Read More
ESTATE PLANNING – TAKING THE BASIC FIRST STEPS
Stop procrastinating, I know no one likes to talk about estate planning, but it certainly doesn’t have to be a scary process that you keep putting off until tomorrow. If you do absolutely nothing else, please take at the very least these basic steps:
GET THE BASIC DOCUMENTS IN PLACE
At a... Read More
How Long Does Probate Take and How Much Does it Cost?
The length of the probate estate administration process can depend on a variety of different things. If the estate being administered is small and the decedent left his or her affairs in relatively good order, the process can often be completed in a matter of a few months. However, if the estate in... Read More
So What Exactly is a Probate Attorney?
A probate attorney is one whose practice is focused on counseling and assisting Personal Representatives (also called Executors or Administrators) through the process of administering a loved one’s estate. In a nutshell, this means managing and settling all of the affairs of the deceased individual and carrying out... Read More
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