estate planning

Choosing to Do Your Own Estate Planning Can be Risky
You may think creating your estate plan with do-it-yourself documents will save you cash. However, it can be costly in the end,…

Your Children and Inheritance Conversations
You can influence your adult children’s decision-making process by managing expectations regarding their inheritances as they form their financial plans and knowing…

The Wealth Transfer Strategy
Assets or wealth are transferred from one person or entity to another via wealth transfer. The transfer can happen either during your…

A Guide to Elder Law and Technology for Seniors
As a result of technological advancements in self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes, many aging Americans are able to live in…

Death With a Will versus Death Without a Will
We don’t want to think about death, especially our own death. Add to that the question of what will happen to our…

Planning for the Future of a Farm or Ranch
Estate planning and succession planning for farm and ranch real estate, livestock, equipment, and other personal property presents unique challenges. There is…

A Guide to Avoiding Probate Litigation
There are many types of probate litigation, including guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will contests, conflicts over family real estate, and true intentions…

Estate Planning for LGBTQIA+ Communities
To protect your assets, your wishes, and your loved ones, estate planning is vital regardless of your gender identity or sexual orientation….

Digital Estate Planning: Avoid These Obstacles
Without knowing your passwords, personal representatives and family members may not be able to access your data….

A Brief Guide to Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney may be rescinded, but most states will require written notice of revocation to the named individual or entity. …