by Brian Douglas | Jul 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
Estate plans involve a number of different types of assets, including real estate, personal property, and retirement assets. Each asset is handled in a different manner, depending on whether the property owner has a last will and testament or a revocable living...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 17, 2019 | Estate Planning
Everyone, regardless of age, status, material wealth, education, or notoriety, will leave a legacy behind. Even if we never think about our legacy, never take any actions to prepare for after our passing, each of us will still pass and leave our imprint on the world....
by Brian Douglas | Jun 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is not only a method to protect the financial assets of the protected party. In fact, finances are only a part of a comprehensive estate plan. Medical planning and decisions should be made and kept in mind when making an estate plan. Once these...
by Brian Douglas | May 27, 2019 | Estate Planning
We often talk about estate planning as a gift to our loved ones. By creating a plan in advance, we help our friends and family members manage the stressful and painful time just after our passing when they need to step up to get our “affairs in order.” We talk about...
by Brian Douglas | May 20, 2019 | Estate Planning
You’ve probably heard the term “trust” used before. Often, it’s used in the context of a “trust fund baby,” someone who doesn’t really have to work because they always have a steady flow of money coming in from a wealthy relative. But, keeping your kids living the...
by Brian Douglas | May 12, 2019 | Estate Planning
Do you work with the elderly in your profession? Are you a social worker, caregiver, or nursing home administrator? If you work with the elderly in your job, one of the most important roles you can fulfill is that of the informed advocate. The elders in our community...