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Traits to Look for When Choosing an Estate Planning Attorney

Traits to Look for When Choosing an Estate Planning Attorney

Taking the time to create an estate plan is an excellent way to ensure you, and your heirs, are taken care of in the future. However, how can you be sure you are choosing an attorney who has your best interests in mind? There are three things we recommend looking for when you are searching for an estate planning attorney. … Read the rest

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Reasons Why an Estate Plan is Necessary Even If You Have a Mortgage

Reasons Why an Estate Plan is Necessary Even If You Have a Mortgage

Too many people seem to think that since they have a mortgage on their home, they do not need to go through the hassle of creating an estate plan. After all, that seems to be the easiest way, because it doesn’t take any time. However, there are numerous reasons why not having an estate plan is a bad idea. And … Read the rest

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Considering Skipping Planning a Will and Trust? Learn from the Mistakes of Aretha Franklin

Considering Skipping Planning a Will and Trust? Learn from the Mistakes of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin may have been the “Queen of Soul”, but nothing could help her family financially when she died on August 16, 2018. Despite having 112 singles on Billboard music charts, Ms. Franklin failed to have a will and trust created prior to her death. Without that will and trust, her estate was considered intestate. 

Since Ms. Franklin resided in … Read the rest

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Accidents Happen – Get Your Will and Estate Plan Created Today

Accidents Happen – Get Your Will and Estate Plan Created Today

In some way, each of us begins each new day by lying to ourselves that nothing “bad” will happen to us. It’s like it’s part of our human nature. We know that people are involved in accidents every day that end their lives or incapacitate them; that’s just it, we tell ourselves that it will happen to someone else – … Read the rest

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: accidental death, chance of dying, motorcycle death, vehicle death, will

When And Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan

When And Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan

Great, you created your estate plan; and by getting crucial documents drafted and signed, you are ahead of most people in planning for your future. An estate plan is not a “set it and forget it” type of thing. The only thing worse than not having a plan, is having one that does not match your goals and wishes. You … Read the rest

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: accident, adoption, birth of a child, divorce, Estate Plan, marriage

Choosing the Right Person to be the Executor of Your Estate

Choosing the Right Person to be the Executor of Your Estate

First and foremost, just because you were named in someone’s Will as the Executor of their Estate does not mean that you are automatically the Executor as soon as that person has died. Being named in someone’s Will as their Executor only means that you have been nominated. The probate court must appoint you as the Executor before you … Read the rest

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: executor, probate

The Benefits of a Revocable Trust

The Benefits of a Revocable Trust

Much has been written and discussed about what a revocable trust is and how tax laws have changed to make revocable trusts applicable to more people. However, it is important to note how a revocable trust, under New Hampshire’s laws, can benefit you and your family.

There are a number of ways to organize a discussion about how a revocable … Read the rest

Filed Under: Estate Planning, General Tagged With: incapacitated, revocable trust

What is Property?

What is Property?

Property is anything that is owned by a person or company. It can be bought, sold, traded, stolen, or destroyed. It can be owned by a single person, or jointly between two or more people. Tangible items such as a car, books, clothes, DVDs, or even pets are considered personal property. Real estate or real property is the specific term … Read the rest

Filed Under: Estate Planning, General, Property Tax Law Tagged With: copyrights, property definition, trademarks, trusts, wills, zoning ordinances

The Hermit and the Deed (No Good Deed Goes Unpunished)

The Hermit and the Deed (No Good Deed Goes Unpunished)

Perley E. Swett was a well-known hermit who lived in Stoddard, NH.  He passed away in 1973.

During his life, various people appear to have helped him out, one being a gentleman named Quentin H. White.  Beginning in 1968, Mr. White visited Mr. Swett regularly, delivered groceries, handled bank transactions, and took Mr. Swett to visit his sister.

The Deed

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Filed Under: Estate Planning, Real Estate Law Tagged With: deed, hermit, Perlet E. Swett, Quentin H White, wills

How to Choose an Estate Planning Attorney

How to Choose an Estate Planning Attorney

What to Consider When Looking for an Estate Planning Attorney

Comfort

You need to feel comfortable with your estate planing attorney. Ideally, they need to get to know you well enough for you to tell them about the successes and failures in your life. You also need to be comfortable discussing your immediate family, as well as extended family members.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: communication, peace of mind, trust, worries

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