Advanced planning involves careful thought and preparation but will produce lasting and meaningful benefits. Whether it is making arrangements for your family’s future for the first time or reviewing your current estate plan, the Law Offices of Edward P. Graham…
If you own a business, you likely know the extensive planning that is involved in operations to ensure the organization is successful. Similar to the time and attention that is devoted to running a successful business, it should come as…
Estate Planning is a multi-faceted and individualized legal practice where no two plans are the same. All Estate Plans are designed to reflect your specific desires in distributing your estate assets after death and in managing your personal, financial and…
With Estate Planning, it is important to know what you should and should not leave out of your will. This is important to know what should be included in your Will and a few things that should not. Here are…
Probate law provides structure for the distribution of assets and payment of debts following the death of a person. Individuals who have undertaken estate planning can direct the distribution of assets and nominate a trusted person to be their executor…
According to a recent survey during the pandemic1 , younger Americans (age 19-34) were more likely to have a Will than their older counterparts (age 35-54) to protect themselves and their loved ones from otherwise uncontrollable risks. Despite estate planning being for everyone, 2 out of…
Divorce can be one of the most stressful life experiences for many obvious reasons. Once the proceeding is completed and a Judgment for Dissolution has been entered ending the legal relationship, take the time to process what just transpired and…
If you become too ill to speak for yourself, advance directives can tell what kind of medical decisions you would prefer and even appoint someone to speak and act on your behalf. Advance directives let you make decisions now for…
An Estate Plan is a compilation of legal documents that will turn critical in the case you become incapacitated or pass away. Creating an Estate Plan is usually low on a to-do list, because no one likes to think of…
Do you have an estate plan? We have mentioned in previous articles that estate plans are not just for the wealthy. There are benefits to establishing an estate plan whether you have a family or modest or complicated assets. Even…