Estate Planning Myths

Estate Planning Myths

My Copyright Myths blog series has proven to be rather popular, so I thought I’d follow it up with an article on common myths in estate planning. Here are some of the top estate planning myths people believe: Estate Planning is for the old and wealthyMany people...
5 Reasons Why Making a Will Can Be So Hard

5 Reasons Why Making a Will Can Be So Hard

Exploring the Emotional Barriers to Estate Planning According to multiple surveys, over half the American population does not have a will or trust (the exact number varies depending on the survey, but it’s always more than 50%). Those who have completed their estate...
Who Are My Heirs?

Who Are My Heirs?

Who Inherits Without a Will It has recently come to my attention that people don’t actually know who would inherit from them if they died without a will or trust.  I’m so well steeped in estate administration procedures that it didn’t occur to me that this is not...
Recent Estate Planning Horror Stories

Recent Estate Planning Horror Stories

Halloween is around the corner, and what better time is there to go over celebrity estate plans gone wrong? So, grab your popcorn and sit back for a lesson on how some recently departed celebrities could have planned things better. Let’s tell chilling tales of recent...