Have you considered creating your own estate plan from a template on a website, instead of using the services of a qualified estate planning attorney?
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Should I Just Copy and Paste an Estate Plan from the Internet?
Planning for Incapacity is Wise Move
Many of us are not very proactive in estate planning or aware of the issues of elder law, even though we know that eventually we
Help Your Loved Ones and Be Clear with Your Estate Planning Documents
It can be tough to decipher all of the requirements and rules in estate planning documents, along with the probate process. If you can’t figure
Easy Ways to Prepare for a Spouse’s Death
You certainly know about the basic estate plan documents, such as a will, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will, and
Please Pass the Cranberries and Get Your Important Documents in Order!
Thanksgiving week is a time to celebrate and gather around the table with our families. CBS Boston’s article, “Our Families: The Important Papers,” suggests that
Are Your “Not Dead Yet” Documents in Order?
AgPro’s recent article, “4 Estate Planning Documents You Need Beyond a Will,” asks: What if you get hit by a bus tomorrow? Estate planning attorneys
A Sound Succession Plan is an Integral Component of a Complete Estate Plan
Many entrepreneurs have their noses to the grindstone and a laser focus on growing their companies. While they’re working hard at it, they can fail
Blended Family Estate Planning
The best time to start estate planning is now—before the plan needs to be implemented, says The Fairfield Bay News in “Estate Planning Tips for
Create an Estate Plan without the Potential for Family Fighting
It’s not uncommon for parents to be mediators between their children. But after they pass away, siblings can battle more frequently and more aggressively. The
Maurice Sendak’s Estate Wins Battle over Author’s Works
Author Maurice Sendak’s estate has won in a legal battle with the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia. The museum was the repository of thousands
Surprise Your Heirs with the Perfect Estate Plan
“You may have created the perfect estate plan, but your heirs can easily end up in conflict and your estate in dispute–especially if the provisions
What if You Die Intestate?
If your parents don’t have wills, how do you convince them that they need them? Education is key, says NJ 101.5 in “Talking to your