by kkpatton | Oct 20, 2022 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Probate
77% of American adults recognize the importance of estate planning, and yet 67% of Americans don’t have a plan in place. The #1 reason why so many adults fail to get their affairs in order is simple: they just haven’t found the time to get around to it. However,...
by kkpatton | Aug 31, 2022 | Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t just for the very wealthy or the very old. Estate planning is a very important process for everyone to participate in—regardless of age or financial status. It allows you to plan for what will happen to your minor children and hard-earned assets...
by kkpatton | Aug 23, 2022 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a daunting task. Not only does the process force you to consider what will happen after you pass away, but it can also be a confusing undertaking as well. What does “per stirpes” mean? Is there a difference between a grantor and a testatrix?...
by kkpatton | Jul 18, 2022 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
An overwhelming 2 out of 3 Americans do not have an estate plan in place. They have not drafted a Will or Trust. They don’t have a Power of Attorney or Advance Directive for Health Care in place. And many are unaware that they can utilize something called “beneficiary...
by kkpatton | Jul 4, 2022 | Estate Planning
For many individuals, the act of estate planning is a powerful reminder that our property and financial assets will not follow us to the afterlife. Once we start thinking about who should inherit the assets we leave behind, it is not uncommon for questions about...
