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Protect What Matters Most: Your Guide to Estate Planning
"Protect What Matters Most" is a comprehensive guide designed to help you navigate estate planning with ease. After working hard to build your assets, ...
Up and Personal with Telelaw
By Holland McBurns, Managing Partner, Evergreen Elder Law Remember not so long ago when “up and personal” meant a hug or handshake? When getting ...
How to proof lost or destroyed will in Washington?
The loss or destruction of a person's original Will can disrupt their best laid plans for avoiding ambiguity regarding their testamentary intentions. In Washington ...
How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Spokane
A small estate affidavit can be used in Spokane if the following criteria are met: If the affidavit is being used for personal property ...
Medical Power of Attorney
Estate planning is about taking care of the future: making sure that your family and loved ones are protected and that your assets are ...
What’s the Difference: Durable Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney
Think for a moment about how many decisions you make daily. Sometimes we need help making those decisions. A general power of attorney provides ...
How to Avoid Probate in Idaho
The process of estate planning is not only about managing your property and assets. A big part of estate planning includes preparing for worst-case scenarios ...
FAQs
Short on time? This FAQ covers some of the most common questions and concerns about estate planning, probate, and how to protect your loved ones.
What is estate planning, and why is it important?
Estate planning involves creating legal documents, such as wills and trusts, to ensure your wishes are carried out, your assets are protected, and your loved ones are cared for after your lifetime.
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
A will outlines how your assets should be distributed after you pass away, while a trust can manage and distribute assets during your lifetime and after. Trusts also offer added benefits like avoiding probate.
What is probate, and can it be avoided?
Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s estate. While it can be time-consuming and costly, proper estate planning—using tools like trusts—can help your loved ones avoid probate.
What is a Power of Attorney, and why do I need one?
A Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to make financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. It’s a critical tool for protecting your interests in case of incapacity.
How can I protect my assets from long-term care costs?
With proper planning, tools like Medicaid planning and asset protection strategies can help preserve your estate while allowing you to qualify for care when you need it.
When should I start estate planning?
It’s never too early to start estate planning. Life is unpredictable, and having a plan in place ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for, no matter what happens.
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