Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Living Trusts 101: Funding and Managing a Living Trust
A how-to guide to getting your living trust funded.
· 7 min read
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Top 5 Benefits of a Living Trust
The 'living trust' has become an increasingly popular estate planning tool because of the many benefits it offers.
· 8 min read
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The Basics of 'I Love You' Wills
Do you know what an “I love you will” does and could it be right for you? As with any estate planning option, there are advantages and disadvantages, so read up before sharing the love!
· 7 min read
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No-Contest Clauses in Wills and Trusts
Are you concerned about a potential challenge to your will or trust once you're gone? A no-contest clause in a will or trust can be quite effective in discouraging challenges to the documents after your death.
· 8 min read
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Living Will vs. Advance Directive: Which Is Best for Your Estate?
Wondering about the differences between a living will and an advance directive? Read more to learn which to use in your estate plan.
· 10 min read
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Joint Last Wills and Testaments
Joint last wills and testaments provide for the disposition of the assets of two people, most often a husband and wife although they can be between any two people. A joint will is one document and is also known by the term “mutual will,” but it should not be confused with a “mirror will,” which refers to a will that is identical to another will.
· 6 min read
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What Does a Living Trust Do?
A living trust can help you avoid the hassles and delays of probate and has other benefits as well.
· 7 min read
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5 Common Mistakes Made in Wills
Drafting a will can be intimidating. It’s important to watch out for a few common pitfalls when creating your own.
· 9 min read
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10 Biggest Living Trust Mistakes to Avoid
You can make several mistakes with a living trust, but one arguably towers above the rest: waiting too long to create yours. Here’s how to avoid 10 others.
· 12 min read
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How to Draft a Will Without a Lawyer
You can write a perfectly legal will on your own, without a lawyer, in every state. But should you?
· 8 min read
