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...
by kkpatton | Jun 6, 2022 | Estate Planning
Turning 18 is an exciting time in a person’s life. Legally, you’re an adult…which means you’re ready to accept the many new rights and responsibilities that come along with adulthood. At the same time, however, you’re still young and have your whole life ahead of you....
by kkpatton | Apr 26, 2022 | Estate Planning, Pet Trusts
Setting up a trust fund for pets is something that we tend to associate with celebrities, such as television empress Oprah Winfrey and fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld. Both of these celebrities are quite wealthy, so it is not surprising to learn that the trust funds they...
