How Trust Funding is Like a Toyota
If you have a trust as part of your estate plan, is it funded? If you said, “Huh?” to that question, scratched your head, or answered with a “Didn’t my lawyer do it?”, you must continue reading! What does it mean to fund a trust? How do...
5 Mistakes of DIY Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan is a crucial step in securing your legacy and ensuring that your wishes are honored. There are many nuances to estate planning, and though we think we know what we need, the old adage of “you don’t know what you don’t know” holds true for DIY...
Trust vs Will: Answering this FAQ about trusts versus wills
Should I get a trust or a last will and testament? That is a frequently asked question, one I get about once per week. Most people are familiar with a last will and testament, but only vaguely familiar with a trust. Admittedly, early in my legal career, I had a lot of...
Take the polar plunge: Jumping Into the First Meeting with you Estate Planning Attorney
As Huntsville, Alabama is locked down in frigid and icy conditions, it’s a great time to plunge into preparing your estate plan. Meeting with an estate planning lawyer is a crucial step in securing the future of your assets and ensuring your loved ones are taken care...
