by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 17, 2016 | Estate Planning
There are many different aspects to any estate plan, and at the same time, every estate plan is going to be different. A common misconception about estate plans is that there is a “one size fits all” mentality where any individual can just use a sort of...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 9, 2016 | Probate Litigation
No want wants to think about death, but it is an inevitable part of our lives (ironically enough). So when that last stage of our life arrives, it is important for the person to have all of his or her legal, financial and estate affairs in order. Once that individual...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 4, 2016 | Trust Administration
If you’ve been named as a trustee, you have an important role to play in the administration process. It is your responsibility to carry out the administration of the trust, including gathering assets and distributing them to their intended beneficiaries. Trust...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 3, 2016 | Estate Planning
Getting married is a wonderful time in anyone’s life, and it should be a no-brainer that the spouses involved in the marriage need to update their estate plans to reflect their marriage. Marriage is one of many critical life events that should trigger a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 11, 2016 | Estate Planning
Many people think that their will is their estate plan. To be fair, the will is an incredibly important part of the estate plan. But that is all it is: a part. It is not your entire estate plan. Their are trusts and powers of attorney and guardianships to consider, as...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 7, 2016 | Inheritances
When it comes to inheritance, most people think that they will get what they deserve and that the process is simple. “I was the grantor’s son/spouse/relative, therefore I’ll get what I’m supposed to get,” or so the thought process goes....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 28, 2016 | Estate Planning
Anytime! Seriously.Updating your will is one of the tasks that seems like a “chore.” In some ways it is, but it’s an incredibly important chore that, if left unchecked, can lead to some serious problems for your estate down the line. That’s why...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 20, 2016 | Trust Administration
Many people are intimidated by the prospect of using trusts, a somewhat-ironic fact since the very name should endear people to them. A trust is an estate planning tool that allows someone to give up their asset to another person (the trustee) who then holds on to and...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 13, 2016 | Heirs & Beneficiaries
In the last month, we have written a number of blog posts about wills and how heirs and beneficiaries can be impacted when estate planning isn’t done properly. To be clear: no matter your situation, you should be thinking about your estate plan and preparing a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 7, 2016 | Estate Planning
There are so many factors that compose your estate plan. There’s your will, which contains your last wishes and provisions for passing on assets to your loved ones and beneficiaries. There are trusts, a wide range of estate planning tools that can help someone...
