It’s sad but true that many pets end up in shelters after their owner dies or becomes incapacitated. In fact, the Humane Society estimates that between 100,00 to 500,000 pets are placed in shelters each year for exactly this reason, […]
In today’s world, finding the perfect gift for your child or grandchild on special occasions like their birth, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16, or Quinceañera can be a challenging task. The typical presents from stores often lack the lasting […]
In February 2022, Idaho took a significant step in updating its living will requirements, offering pregnant women the choice related to end-of-life care. This change marks a departure from the previous law, where a pregnant woman was “required” to remain […]
Although digital technology has made many aspects of our lives much easier and more convenient, it has also created some unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. If you haven’t planned properly, for example, just locating and accessing all […]
Asset protection planning means taking steps to safeguard your hard-earned assets from being inadvertently lost or getting stuck in the court system. This includes planning for yourself, as well as your business if you own one. The most foundational level […]
Whenever the topic of estate planning comes up, people invariably mention creating a will. And with good reason—having a will is a foundational aspect of your estate plan. However, a will is only one small part of effective planning. In […]
When your children were small, you no doubt suffered the challenge of keeping peace in the family. We see this same scenario play out time after time among adult siblings when a messy estate causes family rifts. Here are 10 […]
Being asked by a loved one to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a major responsibility—and the role is definitely not for everyone. Indeed, serving as a trustee entails […]
When it comes to putting off or refusing to create an estate plan, your mind can concoct all sorts of rationalizations: “I won’t care because I’ll be dead,” “I’m too young,” “That won’t happen to me,” or “My family will […]
