Creating a Will allows us to control the nature of our property as well as fulfill some last wishes. But what if those wishes are very strange? You would not be the first! A surprising unusual estate planning request comes from William Shakespeare. Shakespeare all but excluded his wife, Anne Hathaway, from his Will instead. . .
What is a Living Will?
In the event you become both mentally and physically incapacitated and can no longer make end-of-life choices yourself, a properly drafted Living Will (also called an Advance Directive) states your wishes and a plan of action regarding medical treatment and life-sustaining measures. A Living Will is a document which states whether or not you want. . .
Things to Consider In Order To Include Charitable Giving Into Your Estate Plan
Sometimes we are not often able to donate to important charitable causes as much during our lives as we might like to. Leaving a gift as part of your Estate Plan is a great way to support the important work your favorite non-profit organization will continue to do in your memory and your gift no. . .
It Take A Village: Hiring For Your Small Business
The Benefit of Using An Attorney Instead of An Internet Service For Your Will
Ask Heidi: “I am not rich..Do I need a Last Will and Testament?”
This question gets a resounding YES. No matter what your financial status is, having a Will is necessary to give YOU the control of what happens to your family and your “stuff” in the event of your death and gives your appointee(s) a smooth process in order to effectuate your wishes. If you have. . .
Your Digital Afterlife
As we stress pretty often, Estate Planning is a part of adulting that everyone should take some time to address. While we are most familiar with the ins and outs of what this basic process looks like — deciding who and what and when should happen to your assets but have you ever thought about the. . .
As a Millennial, should I start planning now?
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that estate planning isn’t a high priority for the typical adult in their 20’s or 30’s. One reason is that they usually have not accumulated the assets that people 10 or 20 years older may have. Also, because milestones, like getting married and having children, are coming a little. . .