A Trust is one of the safest methods of estate transfer to your designated beneficiaries. It allows another party (the Trustee) to act on your behalf as the authority to your assets. Most people choose to set up a Trust to avoid Probate, and help ease burdens to heirs and/or to plan for incapacity…

Probate is the legal process by which an estate is settled. Literally speaking, Probate means to “prove” a Will is valid after someone passes away. That means making sure the inheritance goes to the right heirs and that all of the deceased’s wishes are carried out. Not all Wills are legally sound,…

You’ve worked hard to build what you have. So, it’s only natural that you want to establish and nurture a legacy that will last for years or even decades after you are gone. You are also more than just your name or your estate. You are a caring and giving person, who also has a legacy to be shared…

DIY Wills and Trusts seem practical and easier, but wind up being quite costly and dangerous. The sense of control you may get from creating your own Will can also be found creating one safely with an estate planning lawyer. And it may even cost you less money. The appreciation…

With Hurricane season officially underway and at least nine named storms already, 2020 is shaping up to be very active. According to Colorado State University researchers Philip Klotzbach, Michael M. Bell, and Jhordanne Jones, “Coastal residents are reminded that it only takes one hurricane making…