Most would not have trusted themselves with $50 much less many multiples of that when they were 18. A Family Trust is important/essential when there are minor children. They’re also essential if someone in the family is receiving government benefits or might need to in the future.
Blog Posts
Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, February 2024
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, February 2024Topics include:
- Estate Planning – why it’s important
- The Mess You Leave: Why People Avoid Thinking About Wills And Estate Planning
- What do I cover? Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law
Ask first! Who do I appoint to represent me?
Go To Post ►: Ask first! Who do I appoint to represent me?People sometimes name others in their Wills, Powers of Attorney, or other legal documents without first getting permission. This creates a potential sticky situation later when someone refuses to serve in that role.
Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, January 2024
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, January 2024Topics include:
- Why do estate planning now?
- Tangible and Intangible Property in Estate Planning
- Revocable Living Trusts – Why would somebody have one?
- A Simple Thing Like a “Will”
Beneficiary Designations: Who gets my money when I die?
Go To Post ►: Beneficiary Designations: Who gets my money when I die?Grief is what’s supposed to be allowed when someone passes, not calling attorneys to see about who gets money. Grief is the issue of the day – not spending time, money and unnecessary emotion asking questions about who gets the money.
Beneficiary designations save family hassles.
Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, November 2023
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, November 2023Topics include:
- Estate Planning
- Following Your Dreams
- Revocable Trusts and Minor Children
DIY Wills & Estate Planning: DON’T
Go To Post ►: DIY Wills & Estate Planning: DON’TThe desire to be ‘efficient’, to save money, to quickly get something done and out of the way is NOT a wise practice for legal matters.
Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, October 2023
Go To Post ►: Debbie London Baker on Ask The Experts, October 2023Topics include:
- Basic steps to getting started with Estate Planning
- When is it time to plan?
- Revocable Trusts/Living Wills vs Last Wills
Estate Planning is Essential Now and After You Are Gone
Go To Post ►: Estate Planning is Essential Now and After You Are GonePeople often think putting something in a Will makes it easily accomplished after they pass. I’ve previously used the passing of ownership of a home as an example. It also pertains to guardianship of minors.
What do you do with your loved one’s Last Will? Choosing your representatives.
Go To Post ►: What do you do with your loved one’s Last Will? Choosing your representatives.People want to honor the final wishes of the people they love. Sometimes they act without consulting an attorney about how best to do that. Before doing anything, it’s best to get some counsel.
People generally give thought to whom they appoint to help – particularly their health care surrogate. Sometimes, that designated person has their own stuff when they’re needed to help. It’s important to stay in communication to avoid feeling abandoned or that someone doesn’t care.