Month: October 2021

In a constantly evolving world, having the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances is a valuable trait. But is flexibility less important in estate planning than in other areas of life? In many situations, you may not want your estate planning documents to be flexible after Continue reading →

Occasionally, a person who has completed an estate plan with their lawyer may be surprised to discover a reference to Joseph P. Kennedy and his descendants buried deep within their trust document. Discovering in your very personal estate planning documents the name of someone with Continue reading →

Avoiding probate is a common goal for individuals deciding how they want their money and property to be handled when they pass. It is a worthy one and is regularly promoted by estate planning attorneys across the nation. However, probate is not an inherently bad process and does not Continue reading →

Working with an attorney to draft a trust agreement for estate planning purposes is an important step. But just getting the document drafted and signed is not enough. For any trust to be effective, you must complete the process of funding your trust as soon as you can. But what exactly Continue reading →