Can you leave money to your family with strings attached without creating a mess for the people carrying out your wishes? Conditional gifting sounds great on paper, but many people assume that if the…
What if the estate plan that looks fairest on paper can be the plan most likely to create family conflict? If you have three children, giving each child one-third may seem like the obvious answer.…
What happens if the person you named in your will, or the beneficiary on your retirement accounts, dies before you do? If your beneficiary isn't there, does your plan fall apart, or does it still take…
If something happened to you tomorrow, who would make sure your beloved pet is safe and cared for the way you want? Are you leaving their well-being to chance? We don't like to think about it, but…
What is probate, and why doesn't a will keep us from having to go through probate? Most folks think, "If I have a will, everything's covered." The reality is, having a will usually means you're headed…
What if the only reason your family drama winds up on the nightly news is because you forgot one document? I see it every day; well-meaning people avoid the hard talks and the paperwork, but when a…
As our children grow and begin to navigate the world on their own, there are numerous milestones they reach that signify their growth and independence. One such major milestone is turning 18, the…
Did you know that once your child turns 18, you can no longer make medical or financial decisions for them—even if you're still footing the bill for college? Most folks think estate planning is just…
Have you ever wondered if you've really got your estate planning right, or if your family could be left scrambling when crisis strikes? True peace of mind comes when you get these five critical…
Will your estate plan work for you when you need it, while you're still here? There's more to estate planning than wills and trusts. Jim Miskell, attorney and founder of The Estate Planning Law Group…
