The title is a little self explanatory, but you absolutely can have an open bar at your funeral. Beyond that, you can require that there is one. Estate planning is incredibly personal, and it should reflect your wishes and no one else’s. Hell, you don’t even have to tell people what’s in your will if […]
Guardianship: The Most Important Part of Your Will
In my opinion, there’s one part of your will that is more important than all the others: the guardianship provision. If you have minor children, or might obtain them at some point, it’s very important to tell the court who you want to take care of your children should you die. To me, all the […]
How Do Trusts Protect Your Legacy
There are many ways to leave a legacy. Trusts are only a small part of what you can do to preserve the one you’ve created. In this article, we’re going to explore what they do and what they don’t do. We should start by acknowledging that trusts are not for everyone. They’re honestly not for […]
Intro to Estate Planning for Business Owners
Estate planning for business owners is slightly different than for everyday people. Estate Planning for Business Owners You probably already know a little bit about what estate planning is. It is the process by which you prepare for death or disability through legal means. Most commonly, your estate plan will include a will and […]
Business Trust
A Business Trust may be something that could benefit you. However, in most circumstances, you’d be better off without it. Read through our blog to see if it is something you can use versus something the internet says you need. The last thing we want to do is sell you something that you don’t need […]
The Ways We Leave Our Companies – Business Succession Planning
In the end, we will all leave our companies. For some of us, we’ll be kicking and screaming the whole way. For others, it is a pleasant destination. This blog outlines the ways people leave their companies and some considerations you should keep in mind for when that happens. No matter how you leave your […]
What happens to my Digital Assets when I die?
Generally, people grasp the concept that their physical or “tangible” real and personal property contributes to what becomes their estate when they become incapacitated or pass away. However, a new concept that may be a bit more challenging to understand is that one’s estate can include “digital” property. Digital property is electronic personal data or […]