2016 May

How Can A Reliable Estate Planning Attorney Help My Family

Most adults know that a will is important in order to pass on assets to loved ones after you pass away. Unfortunately, few of these same adults know where to get started. That’s where a reliable estate planning attorney comes in. An estate planning lawyer can help you get organized and prepare to leave your loved ones taken care of after you pass away. When you partner with a trusted estate lawyer, your family will be supported during the difficult transition after losing a loved one. An estate planning attorney can help you: Develop a strategy to reduce taxes owed on your estate: You want your family to benefit from your savings and property, not the IRS. With [...]

By Michael D. Larsen|2018-08-10T14:19:23-07:00May 31st, 2016|Estates|

What Is Estate Planning?

When we pass away, we want to know that our loved ones will be taken care of. The best way to do this is to plan for all the financial and legal issues that your friends and family may have to deal with after your death. While most people assume that a will alone is all that is needed for clear transfer of property and a minimization of costly legal entanglements after your death, the reality is that this is only really possible through careful estate planning. Simply put, estate planning is the process by which you take care of all the tasks necessary to manage your assets if you are alive but disabled and also after your death. A [...]

By Michael D. Larsen|2018-08-10T14:19:23-07:00May 28th, 2016|Articles, Estates|

Understanding The Difference Between Wills And Trusts

When you are trying to decide on the ideal way to pass on your assets to the next generation, understanding the difference between wills and trusts is vital. While both have their advantages, every person should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages for their unique situation in order to make an informed decision as to which is better. Wills A will is a legal document that details who gets which of your assets after you die. Your will allows all assets to be processed through probate court and then released as appropriate to your heirs and beneficiaries. Your will allows you to do several vital things, including: Name an executor to manage the distribution of your [...]

By Michael D. Larsen|2018-08-10T14:19:23-07:00May 20th, 2016|Uncategorized|