Yes, prophecy. Attorneys are often called upon to predict the future. That is one of the benefits of hiring legal counsel. They have been trained in the ways of “jurisprudence,” meaning, the study of the evolution of the living law (at both the state and federal level). Indeed, universities issue a doctorate in juris prudence…
Estate Planning Awareness Week October 19 – 25 Don’t Delay Your Planning The need for financial planning is obvious, so why do so few people do it? Here are a few reasons: Unorganized finances Lack of financial knowledge Not enough time Procrastination Lack of goals as a motivating force Five Steps Toward Successful Estate Planning 1. DEFINE YOUR GOALS:…
These days it seems like many people are more concerned about the legal ramifications of their will than to consider the other benefits it provides to a person’s legacy. What other benefits? Well, it’s called a last will and testament for a reason. It serves multiple purposes. The will portion is just that, your dying…
A riddle: Employees desire it; employers require it. Some sell it; others give it away for free – some interact with both, and still get nothing. The young are tired of it; the wise chase after it. When surrounded by those that have it, you kind of know it. What am I? The answer, as…
Many people like to comment in initial consultations at my question about the client’s estimate of the gross value of their estate. I always get something like: You’ve probably seen bigger numbers… I know it’s not much… I could have had more but… It’s still growing… I always have the same response for everyone. It’s not about how much you…
