Do you need a Pour Over Will? The answer may surprise you. In this mini episode, we go over the Pour Over Will. What it is, when it is needed in your estate plan, and how it works with a Revocable Trust. Links and Resources Should I Have a Will or a Trust? What is...
Drawing up a thorough and well-considered estate plan is the only way to ensure that your family will be properly provided for after you pass away. However, even the best laid plans usually aren’t executed seamlessly. Unexpected occurrences are likely to affect your...
You took charge of your estate. You met with your lawyer, drafted a will, filled out an advanced directive for healthcare, and maybe even set up some kind of trust. You’re all set, right? Well…if you haven’t updated your estate plan in a while, the answer is probably...
There are some situations where DIY is okay. Making a birdhouse out of popsicle sticks after watching a few YouTube tutorials is a perfectly acceptable DIY project. On the other hand, DIY wills and trusts are rarely good ideas. Take poor Jane Doe*, as an example. Her...
The process of distributing your assets to family and loved ones after your death can be a complicated (and occasionally confusing) aspect of estate planning. Wills and trusts are the primary estate planning vehicles for outlining who should receive your assets and...