When most people think about decisions made during the creation of a Last Will and Testament they focus on decisions relating to the distribution of estate assets. There is another decision, however, that is made when you create your Will that has a significant impact on the success of your overall estate plan – the appointment of an Executor. Unfortunately, most people spend very little time contemplating the position of Executor. Instead, they simply appoint a spouse, adult child, or sibling to be the Executor of their estate without stopping to consider whether the individual is actually the best person [Read more…]
How Do I Know If I Need Estate Planning Services?
Most people are aware of the need to have an estate plan in place; however, when does that need arise? If you have yet to create your estate plan, you may be wondering how you know it is time for you to do so. The simple answer is that every adult can benefit from having an estate plan in place. There are, however, certain life events that should trigger the need for estate planning services if you do not already have a plan in place. Those same events can also trigger the need to revise an existing estate plan. If [Read more…]
