by kevinadmin2016 | Nov 6, 2017 | Children, Families, Legacy, Probate, Saving Money, Taxes, Wills
Take a look at some of the most common misconceptions that are often heard by us, at The Estate Planning Group: Misconception #1: A Power of Attorney can be used after death. No. Upon a person’s passing, Powers of Attorney lose any and all authority possessed...
by kevinadmin2016 | Oct 10, 2017 | Families, Inheritance, Legacy, Probate, Saving Money, Taxes, Wills
Mistake #1: Relying on the Law. If you do not set up an estate plan, upon your death your property will be distributed according to the laws of your last state of residence. Often, the law will require the probate judge to give your property to someone other than...
by kevinadmin2016 | May 25, 2017 | Families, Legacy, Medicaid, Probate, Taxes, Trusts
With tax time just behind us, you may be thinking you did well by minimizing what you paid to Uncle Sam and your state in taxes, so more can go to your family. Every year around tax-time, we’re reminded of how complicated maximizing your money and minimizing tax...
by kevinadmin2016 | May 9, 2017 | Caring for Loved One, Children, Digital Assets, Electronic Assets, Families, Health Care, Legacy, Medicaid, Probate, Trusts, Wills
We are all busy, right? We have things to do, places to visit, and people to see. So, it is understandable why people do not often think about what would happen in an emergency, where something happens and you can no longer do things you want, visit the places you...
by kevinadmin2016 | Apr 25, 2017 | Probate, Saving Money, Trusts, Wills
Whenever you work long enough in a selected profession, you often find that there are common questions that arise and many times common misconceptions as well. Estate planning is no different. Here are five of the common misconceptions about this area of law:...
by kevinadmin2016 | Mar 29, 2017 | Probate, Wills
A loved one has just passed away and someone tells you the decedent nominated you as the Personal Representative of their Estate in their Last Will and Testament. What does this job entail? What authority do you have? What should be your first steps? In a nutshell,...