Wills – American Wills & Estates

Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning is a Very Bad Idea

FastWebEngine — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 19:32:15 +0000

In the day and age of Google and the world seemingly being at our fingertips, I’m seeing more and people take on tasks that they are eminently unqualified to take on. Remember, you’re not a car mechanic merely because you watched an engine repair video online. This same concept holds true when it comes to putting […]

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Getting Started in the Role of Executor

FastWebEngine — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:13:27 +0000

So You’ve Been Named as the Executor, Now What? Serving as an Executor (sometimes called a Personal Representative or Administrator) of an Estate doesn’t have to be a nightmare, but it’s important to be organized from the start. As the Executor you are going to be the person who is legally responsible for protecting the […]

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Planning For Your Long-Term Healthcare is Important

FastWebEngine — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:56:50 +0000

An incredibly important aspect of overall Estate Planning is making sure that you have appropriately planned for your long-term healthcare needs. Here is a great article and resource that addresses from every angle what long-term care means and the steps that you need to consider taking to adequately protect you family and your loved ones. […]

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The Importance of Organizing Your Estate Plan

FastWebEngine — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 20:11:09 +0000

Keep Your Estate Planning Documents Organized If, like so many, you are prone to disorder in the keeping of important documents, assuming that you keep them at all, you may be well past due for a makeover of your estate plan and your end-of-life instructions. It is not just a matter of maintaining tidiness for […]

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Estate Planning Tips

FastWebEngine — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:30:47 +0000

Here is a helpful video that does a demonstrates the importance of estate planning, and a few of the considerations that come into play when formulating a plan.

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It’s Always a Good Time of Year to Support the Children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

FastWebEngine — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:22:28 +0000

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.

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The Importance of Having a Power of Attorney

FastWebEngine — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:47:56 +0000

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 […]

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Protecting Digital Assets

FastWebEngine — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:02:16 +0000

Six Important Steps to Take on Death or Incapacity It used to be enough for a fiduciary and his attorney to simply search through a decedent’s or incapacitated person’s papers in his or her workplace and at home, watch the mailbox for a 90 day cycle, and review tax returns and account statements. Things are […]

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Thinking About Hiring a Probate Attorney? Here’s What to Ask.

FastWebEngine — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:46:10 +0000

Here’s a great video that sets forth some very important things to consider when hiring a Probate estate administration attorney. Remember, doing your homework now can save you a lot of time, expensive and unnecessary grief and aggravation later. Take a look.

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Estate Planning Graphic Breakdown

FastWebEngine — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:39:17 +0000

Most basic estate plans consist of a Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney and a Living Will. Here’s a handy little graphic that we’ve put together that provides a simple breakdown and description of what each of these documents is and how they can work together to give your family the peace […]

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