On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | May 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
Wills and trusts are components of many estate plans, and each have advantages. For example, a will covers all of the property that is only in your name at your death. A will also allows you to name a guardian for your children and detail your wishes for your funeral....
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning may not be at the top of your list. It’s easier to push those thoughts off until later down the line, but having a plan in place now can make all the difference to your family when they need the answers you can no longer give. The sooner you get...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Feb 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Planning for the future isn’t always easy. There are many things to consider, and you’re probably not ready to think about them. You want to hold onto the belief that nothing is changing, even when you know how important it is to start planning early. If you are...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | May 29, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
You probably don’t want to control every aspect of your heir’s future — but, at the same time, you may have some strong feelings about just handing someone a tremendous amount of wealth with no strings attached. That’s where an incentive trust...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | May 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Part of effective end-of-life planning includes figuring out how your loved ones will have immediate access to cash right after you are gone — including enough money to pay your funeral expenses. That can be a little trickier than it sounds. The average price...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 27, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
You know, sooner or later, your day will come, and your heirs will be left trying to make sure that your final wishes are followed. As a result, you’ve had a will made and taken other preparations to make things easier. Now, what do you do with everything? What...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 21, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
There are times when you need to revoke the power of attorney you granted someone in the past. A few weeks ago, we talked about some of the reasons people have for revoking a power of attorney (POA). Now, let’s talk about the right way to revoke a POA —...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 7, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
In modern-day America, blended families are common. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than half of American families are the result of remarriages. There are a whopping 1,300 stepfamilies created each day in this country. Unfortunately, the emotional...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Feb 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
A medical power of attorney takes your healthcare decisions out of your own hands and gives them to someone else. You pick that person and name them in the document. Many people choose their adult children, for instance, or someone else they can trust to make...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Jan 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
When you’re contemplating end-of-life issues and your final wishes, it’s important to watch out for some painfully common mistakes. Here are the worst estate planning mistakes we see: 1. Deciding to forgo the will You need a will. In fact, every adult...
