by Jennifer Jancosek | Sep 11, 2019 | ESTATE PLANNING
What Happens to My Estate Plan if I Get a Divorce? When life changes, it is important to remember to get your estate planning documents updated. A divorce is no exception to this rule. The marital settlement agreement, which is required to finalize a divorce in...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Apr 3, 2019 | ESTATE PLANNING
What Happens if I Die Without a Will? Most people do a little research before deciding whether estate planning is right for them. One of the main questions we get regarding wills is “what happens if I die without one?” In short, if you die without a will, the state...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Jun 11, 2018 | ESTATE PLANNING
5 Reasons an Attorney Should Draft Your Power of Attorney Document A power of attorney document creates a relationship between 1) a principal and 2) an agent, or attorney-in-fact. In a principal/agent relationship, one individual acts in place of the other.[1] ...
by Jennifer Jancosek | Apr 26, 2018 | ESTATE PLANNING
Why Do I Need a Will? A will is a legal document that allows you to provide specific instructions for distribution of your assets and can be used to pre-select guardians, if you have children. Wills have been used as a way for people to distribute property and name...
