by amanda@aveagency.co | May 6, 2021 | Articles
Keep your affairs private with an Estate Plan that protects your estate from public record snoopers. Key Takeaways: Probate is not private; it makes your estate a matter of public recordCharities, Will challengers, and financial predators can all target your...
by amanda@aveagency.co | Apr 30, 2021 | Articles
5 advisors you should trust when putting your affairs in order Key Takeaways It takes a team of experts to craft a comprehensive Estate PlanThat team should include an Estate Planning attorney, financial advisor, insurance professional, accountant or CPA, and...
by amanda@aveagency.co | Apr 30, 2021 | Articles
You may have a Will, but that’s no guarantee your wishes will be carried out. Confused about the differences between a Will and a Trust? If so, you are not alone. While it is always wise to contact Estate Planning experts like us, it is also important to understand...
by amanda@aveagency.co | Apr 30, 2021 | Articles
What does probate really mean, and why do you want to avoid it? Key Takeaways Probate is the legal process of distributing your assets after deathProbate can take yearsProbate is not privateProbate can be expensiveAssets in a Trust don’t go through probateTrusts...
by rcrandall@elegacylaw.com | Apr 22, 2020 | Articles
Estate planning can be a difficult subject to address. For many, it brings up unpleasant topics of aging and death to the forefront of their minds, which can lead them to procrastinate or downplay the importance of having a will or trust. Sadly, when...
by rcrandall@elegacylaw.com | Apr 21, 2020 | Articles
Living Trust – It’s a term you’re probably heard before. But what exactly is it, and what’s its function in an estate plan? Don’t know? Rest assured, even those who have living trusts often find them difficult to explain. To understand how living trusts work, it...