by Susan Grissom | Apr 18, 2017 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
One of the most important decisions you can make when it comes to writing your will is who you choose to be your executor. The executor of your will is the person who is responsible for carrying out your wishes in regard to your estate, and to oversee the distribution...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 11, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
There are lots of low cost options online these days for various services. You can book airline tickets, sell your house without using a realtor, get medical advice, and create legal documents through sites like LegalZoom. It’s a great new development, right? In...
by Susan Grissom | Apr 4, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Most people avoid conflict at all costs. However, when someone dies without an estate plan or when an estate plan has not been communicated, avoiding conflict may be impossible. When conflict occurs and an estate is in litigation it can be a very drawn out and costly...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 28, 2017 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Watching our parents age can be tough not only emotionally but also financially. Your parents may need help as they age. Are you ready to help? Here are some items to discuss with your aging parents: Long term care Do they have a long-term care policy? If so, what are...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 14, 2017 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
It’s a mistake not to have an estate plan in place when you die, because it will create problems for your survivors. If there is no estate plan, there can be legal issues, financial penalties, and extra fees involved, and there is always the possibility of...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 7, 2017 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Trust, Wills & Trust
There was a time when people who had a loved one with a disability, whether it was physical, mental, or developmental, felt like they were marooned on a desert island. There was very little available to them in terms of support, and they worried about what would...
