by jrlk | Nov 16, 2010 | Estate Planning, FAQs, Health Care & Health Care Directives
Health care directives, or living wills, made major headlines during the Terri Schiavo case and many people talked about the need for such documents. But as the topic has faded from the headlines, it has also faded from our minds. A health care directive allows you to...
by jrlk | Sep 16, 2010 | Estate Planning, Financial
Imagine for a moment that you have just died suddenly. Your grieving loved ones are in complete shock. When it comes time to “get down to business” they are still having a difficult time accepting the fact you are gone. They come to your house looking...
by jrlk | Jul 24, 2010 | Estate Planning, Wills
When we talk about estate planning we are generally talking about the business of transferring property and money upon death. However, our most valuable assets often have nothing to do with trust funds or dollar signs. Things such as family history; life lessons;...
by jrlk | Apr 3, 2010 | Estate Planning, Representing Yourself
While retiling the bathroom floor or installing new switch-plates throughout your house may be great DIY weekend projects, writing your own will should not make your to-do list. In the instance that the tile job is botched, you can hire a professional. If you botch...
by jrlk | Feb 5, 2010 | Estate Planning, Trusts
While many people consider a “simple will” an important part of taking care of their family after their death, they forget to consider including a versatile option: Trusts. Trusts come into being through a person’s will or a separate legal document establishing that...
by jrlk | Feb 3, 2010 | About My Services, Estate Planning, FAQs, Wills
While not everyone needs a will, most people could benefit from a will. You could use a will if: You would not want your property divided according to your state’s intestacy laws You would want to leave something to a person not recognized by your state’s...