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How to Safely Store Your Estate Planning Documents

Written on August 25, 2022.

Drafting estate planning documents is one of the smartest things you can to do protect your assets after you die. What happens after your estate planning attorney has prepared everything you...

The Right Time to Draft a Will

Written on July 5, 2022.

Many people wonder when the right time is to draft a will. The simple answer is that it’s never too soon to get your affairs in order. If you’re worried about what might happen to your assets and belongings...

3 Reasons You Need an Advance Directive

Written on May 2, 2022.

An advance directive can spare your loved ones the difficult decision of how to handle end-of-life care or other health emergencies. Imagine being in their shoes if you were to be in an accident...

5 Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Written on April 12, 2022.

The whole point of estate planning is to provide peace of mind. If you want to ensure your assets and loved ones are protected after your death, an estate plan is the way to achieve those goals. It’s...

The 5 Biggest Mistakes in Your Will

Written on March 9, 2022.

Putting your final wishes into a will can feel a bit intimidating. Your will is one of the most important legal documents you’ll ever draft. It’s important to get it right. In it, you can outline how...