Having estate planning conversations with your loved ones can be intimidating. In fact, many well-intentioned, family-oriented people like you become so overwhelmed that they keep putting the conversation off until another day. We get it; no one wants to think about the day they are no longer around. That said, these conversations are crucial to…
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Estate planning is essential for protecting your family’s inheritance and legacy. That said, creating a plan that works for your unique goals can often be riddled with potential pitfalls if you and your estate planning attorney are not careful. What are these common mistakes, and how does avoiding them provide additional security for you and…
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When you crafted your new estate plan five years ago, you and your estate planning attorney were comprehensive in your approach and accounted for everyone and everything that matters most to you. That said, life is fluid, and things in your life are constantly changing. Some may be small, but most are significant, unplanned, and,…
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When you want to pass your assets and other belongings onto someone else after you die, you choose a beneficiary. Most people automatically list their spouse, children, or sibling, while others might include a charity or nonprofit. This is an essential piece of estate planning, and congratulations if you already made those selections. But please…
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Your attorney just finished drafting your last will and testament and living trust. Congratulations! You officially have a plan in place to protect your assets and loved ones in the event you pass away or can no longer make decisions for yourself. However, we advise clients to consider using various additional estate planning solutions, including…
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While getting divorced can be an emotionally draining time with an endless list of to-dos, it is our job as lawyers to guide our clients through these turbulent times and help them address anything that may positively or negatively impact them now or in the future. Sometimes, that means handling matters you might not think…
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While death is certainly a touchy subject, having a plan in place to protect your family’s needs after you are gone is one of the most important things you can do. With that sentiment in mind, we compiled 24 helpful blog posts on estate planning so that you are educated and prepared for the road…
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While sitting in a team meeting recently, one of our attorneys glanced up at their law license on the wall and noticed the words “Attorney and Counselor at Law” staring back at them. The “counselor” aspect has always been a trademark of our client-focused approach at Nelson Law Group, PC, though many people new to…
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A common misconception we hear in consultations with existing and prospective clients is that a person can be too young for estate planning. They are legitimately under the impression that people in their 20s and early 30s are not yet at the point in their lives when wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other important…
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Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family — now and for years down the road. The problem is that no one likes to think about the day they are going to pass away. As a result, people put the conversation off until a later date thinking that…
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