It may seem cheap, quick and easy to get your estate plan done using an online do-it-yourself legal document creation service. But the downside of these DIY services is that there is NO ONE to guide you and guarantee that you have accurate, complete or even semi-functional legal estate documents in place.  (Which means what you print may not even … [Read more...]

Most parents of young children think - “I need a will so that I can tell the state who should parent my children if I die.”  But a guardian nomination in a will can only do part of the job, as it does not actually appoint parental substitutes to act in case of emergency.  Here I will explain what you need to do to ensure you have appointed long … [Read more...]

What is the difference between a Will and Trust?  And why do I need one or the other?  This is the most frequently asked question I get from clients and potential clients. The short answer is -  you need both, because they do two different things for a comprehensive estate plan.   Wills: Your Last Testimony A will (i.e. a Last Will and … [Read more...]

There are many different ways to prepare for your future with your estate planning attorney. There are many different types of documents, plans, and decisions that you have to make when deciding how you want to distribute your estate. When looking at the options and deciding what estate plan is best for your situation, you may find yourself … [Read more...]