Estate Planning

The facts about advance directives

Advance directives are documents that detail your wishes for your care if you're incapacitated or terminally ill and need someone to make medical decisions for you.

April 22, 2024 · 3 min read

How do a last will and power of attorney work together?

A last will and power of attorney are powerful and important documents that provide you with peace of mind and protect your family.

April 22, 2024 · 2 min read

Don't have a will? 10 common but misguided excuses

Although making a will might seem like a big task—it isn't. A will is simple and straightforward, and something that everyone should have. Yet, many people don't. And why not? Read on for the 10 most common excuses along with some common sense tips to help overcome them.

April 22, 2024 · 5 min read

The case against joint wills for married couples

Making one will for two people is usually not advisable because it's irrevocable after the first spouse's death.

April 22, 2024 · 4 min read

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.

April 22, 2024 · 4 min read

Last wills of former U.S. Presidents

April 22, 2024 · 2 min read

Should you put online passwords in your will?

People are using the Internet to manage more financial transactions than ever before, from paying bills to big-money transactions like investing or real estate. Many of those who embrace the concept also enjoy the paper-free convenience of receiving their financial documents electronically—bills, account statements, annual reports, and more.

April 22, 2024 · 3 min read

Holographic will: Is a handwritten will valid?

Do all wills have to be typed? Do they have to be witnessed? Find out more about if and when a handwritten will may be valid, and what is required for a court to honor such a will.

April 22, 2024 · 4 min read

Utah last will and testament

A last will ensures your property is passed according to your wishes when you pass away. Find out more about the specific laws that affect last wills in Utah, how to get a last will, how to change a last will, and more.

April 22, 2024 · 4 min read

12 things that are wrong with your last will

Don't make these common mistakes when writing your last will.

April 22, 2024 · 3 min read