If you are thinking about setting up an estate plan, it is important to understand the different ways in which planning ahead and protecting your assets can benefit you now. For example, many people find a sense of freedom and feel relieved when they know that their...
Month: October 2020
Can you avoid probate?
People often put probate in a bad light, but it can be beneficial in many situations. However, if you want to avoid probate because you want your family to get the inheritance quickly or you do not want your business to become public record, then there are some things...
5 mistakes to avoid when it is time for an estate plan
Perhaps you suffered a minor injury in a traffic accident, which was enough to make you think seriously about your future and the future of your family. That chain of thought led to contemplating estate planning tools like wills and powers of attorney. Here are five...
How can you include pets into your estate plan?
In the U.S., the National Law Review claims that over half of American households have a pet. Despite pets being a huge part of people’s lives, they still forget to include them in the estate plan. If you have a beloved pet, there are pet trusts. What is a pet trust?...