The inimitable Ray Charles was one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, and he came along at just the right time to help to unify people with his diverse brand of soulful and inspiring music. To illustrate just how much influence Charles had, Rolling Stone magazine named him the 10th greatest musical artist … [Read More]
Trustee Has Fiduciary Responsibility
One of the reasons why some people shy away from the idea of utilizing a trust to arrange for the transfer of their assets eventually is because they don’t fully understand how these instruments work. They choose a last will instead, assuming that this is a simple and direct way to arrange for asset transfers. … [Read More]
See The Big Picture With Legacy Planning
Some individuals try to get by doing the bare minimum, and when it comes to estate planning a very high percentage of people don’t even do that. If you include adults of all ages most people have not executed the necessary estate planning documents, and this is truly something that needs to change. On the … [Read More]
Fostering A Resonant Family Dynamic
People sometimes discuss estate planning with rose-colored glasses on, assuming that all families are comprised of people who always agree about everything. In fact, the typical family is going to try to maintain a harmonious dynamic but it can sometimes be challenging because of the diverse personalities that comprise the family. This is something to … [Read More]
Three Basic Estate Planning Terms
There are some foundational elements that are typically contained within Hartford estate planning lawyer. [Read More]
Selecting A Hartford Probate Lawyer
If you are interested in learning about how things work within the estate planning community you would do well to understand a little bit about probate. This is the legal process of estate administration that your estate is going to have to pass through if you choose to utilize a last Will to direct the … [Read More]
Take Life Insurance Seriously
When you started your first “real job” it is likely that you were seated in an orientation session that included an explanation of your company paid benefits. At that time you were probably told that you would be given a certain amount of life insurance at no cost with the option of increasing your coverage … [Read More]
Final Arrangements: Are You Prepared?
Planning for the inevitable involves taking difficult decisions out of the hands of your loved ones if possible. With this in mind it is a good idea to consider leaving behind instructions regarding your final arrangements. There is a lot to consider when you get into the subject, but we will boldly confront something that … [Read More]
Have Your Will Prepared By A Professional
Under certain circumstances people have made their final wishes known in various different ways. You may have seen Western movies back in the day that depicted gunslingers scribbling out a last will on a bar napkin before taking to Main Street at high noon. These types of wills are technically called holographic wills, and believe … [Read More]
Estate Planning For Gay Couples
What happens if you were to die without having executed any estate planning documents at all? There are some crazy myths out there about how the federal government will seize all of your property if you die without a will or trust, a condition known as “intestacy” in the legal community. The reality is that … [Read More]
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