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SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 Murphy’s Law and Estate Planning As the old adage goes “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Referred to as Murphy’s law, this well-known saying has no mercy. Sadly, estate planning is no exception to its wrath. There is hope! Below are five-estate planning mistakes and how to fix them: Incorrect guardian for your children: A will is a way for you to control what happens to your estate and your minor or disabled children from the grave. If you fail to put together a will, the state will decide who cares for them at a court hearing. If you do have a will, be sure to review it regularly and confirm your original guardian is still a great choice for your children. If he or she is not, then amend your will and choose another guardian. Because all family law judges are required to make decisions in the “best interest of the child”, it’s a good idea to write a letter of explanation to help the judge understand the decision you’ve made. Continue Reading SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 Your Fall “Legal Affairs” Checklist There are several reasons to review and update your legal matters, including your estate plan. Understanding how your wishes are affected by applicable law will help make you make a more informed decision and protect you and your loved ones. Below is a checklist to ensure your planning meets your needs and is up-to-date: Continue Reading SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 How to Fix 5 Common Estate Planning Problems Not surprisingly, most people loathe reviewing their estate plan because it can be both confusing and daunting. Others do not want to think about death and avoid the topic altogether. If you already have put an estate plan together, you are ahead of the curve as many people do not have one. If you do not yet have an estate plan, there is no better time than
ahead of the curve as many people do not have one. If you do not yet have an estate plan, there is no better time than now to sit down and get one in place. In either scenario, below are five common estate planning mistakes and how to fix them so that you are fully protecting your family. 1. You Have Not Updated Your Plan Many people consider estate planning a “one and done” proposition. This could not be further from the truth. Life happens. This may include adding new beneficiaries due to the birth of children or grandchildren or removing beneficiaries due to a change in circumstances. Continue Reading AUGUST 25, 2019 Financial Planning. Tax Planning. Legacy Planning. Estate Planning – How many plans do I need?! Most folks have at least heard of an estate plan. But fewer realize that a simple will is not enough to prepare for your future. In fact, a combination of plans – financial, tax, legacy, and estate – are vital to your financial well-being and protection of your assets and family. All of these plans are closely linked, affecting one another but also serving different purposes. Contrary to popular belief, in order to get to where you want to go in life you need multiple plans, each intended for a specific area of your life. Continue Reading AUGUST 18, 2019 Beneficiary Designations and a Blended Family: Why You Need to Think Before You Sign Whether you are in your first marriage or have remarried after a divorce, blended families are a common part of modern society. That being said, it is important to understand that blended families and subsequent marries create important and unique issues when it comes to estate planning. You may need to account for a prior spouse who is still caring for minor or disabled children, and also possibly make sure your current spouse and any children you had together – and any stepchildren – are also taken care of after you pass away. The good news is that estate planning can take all of these factors into account. This is true whether you are putting together your estate plan for the very first time or if you need to update your current estate plan due to a change in your circumstances.
Continue Reading AUGUST 11, 2019 Estate Planning When Not All of Your Kids are in the Family Business Owning your own business can be a great endeavor that takes a lot of passion and drive. Many small business owners focus on the day-to-day management and growth of the business, rather than thinking about a time when he or she may not be in the business. This is a far too common mistake. Future plans for your enterprise are even more important when one child works in the business but the others do not. Keeping the peace among your children after you are no longer able to participate in the business requires careful balancing of your estate plan. Continue Reading VIEW MORE BLOG POSTS BUSINESS OR ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONS? Schedule Your Consultation Now CLICK TO SCHEDULE Copyright © 2017-2019 Tawnya Gilreath All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer CONTACT INFO CHECK MY CALENDAR NAVIGATE FOLLOW BLOG VIA EMAIL The information and materials on this website (i) are general in nature, (ii) are provided for general informational purposes only, (iii) are not intended to be legal Home Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. advice, and (iv) may not apply to specific factual or legal circumstances. Nothing on this website is intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney. Viewing the Practice Areas information on this website does not create an attorney-client relationship and no attorney-client relationship should be implied. While we attempt to provide high- Email Address quality information, laws change frequently and vary from one jurisdiction to another. If you require legal advice, please consult with a competent attorney licensed 5250 Lankershim Blvd Ste 500 Estate Planning Business Law & Planning to practice in your jurisdiction.