Wills: Go professional or ‘do-it-yourself’

Wills: Go professional Today’s economy has many people clipping coupons and watching every penny.  When it comes to estate planning and wills, however, going the “do it yourself” route could end up costly for your family.  Sure, there are some...

Ten Reasons to Consult an Estate Planning Attorney

Be sure that estate planning documents are correctly prepared and executed properly. Develop a Trust or Living Trust. Help probate the Last Will & Testament after a loved one dies. Protect and preserve assets. Arrange the emotional and financial security of your...

New Changes to Reversed Mortgages

The Federal Housing Administration has formally approved a new reverse mortgage product that sharply cuts upfront payments by home owners but also significantly reduces the percentage of a home’s equity that can be paid to owners under the program. Reverse...

Planning for Your Elder Years

If we were to ask an older person what his or her most important concerns for aging are, we would probably get a variety of different answers. According to surveys frequently conducted among the elderly, the most likely answers we would receive would include the...

3 Lessons on Durable Powers of Attorney

Durable Powers of attorney are an essential ingredient in a complete estate plan, which allow for continued financial management in the event of incapacity. Under a durable power of attorney, an attorney in fact makes financial decisions on behalf of the principal....