By Aaron Paker, LifePoint Law Aaron D. Paker is an elder law attorney, father, husband and much more. He was named Outstanding New Lawyer 2023 by the New Lawyers Division of the KCBA, and is dedicated to earning that honor through his service to clients and to fellow attorneys. He can be reached at APaker@lifepointlaw.com, … Read more
It’s a topic we’ve written about in the past here on the Blog: is it right or wrong to give an unequal inheritance to your heirs in your will? Some would argue that fairness demands an equal division of assets among your beneficiaries, but is that realistic? Are there scenarios in which an unequal inheritance … Read more
As we grow older, many of us begin to think about leaving a legacy for those dear to us. Leaving a legacy is about much more than simply the transfer of wealth. When we think about the legacy we want to leave behind, we also need to consider the deeper values and priorities we want … Read more
Have you gone through the process of naming a trustee to take over a family trust after you’ve passed away? If you answer “yes,” that’s a good first step. But here’s an important follow-up query: does the trustee you’ve selected know that he or she is about to assume a potentially huge responsibility? If you … Read more
Do you hold any digital assets? Before you answer no – assuming you’re not heavily invested in Bitcoin – you might want to reconsider, because you may have more digital assets than you realize. Just about everything you do online can qualify as part of your digital assets. When you’re putting together your estate plan, … Read more
Do you hold any digital assets? Before you answer no – assuming you’re not heavily invested in Bitcoin – you might want to reconsider, because you may have more digital assets than you realize. Just about everything you do online can qualify as part of your digital assets. When you’re putting together your estate plan, … Read more
What happens to your estate if you die without will? Based on sheer statistics, dying without a will must be extremely common. While precise numbers are hard to come by, estimates are that barely one-third of all Americans even have a will, a number that actually represents a decline compared with last year. We’ve written … Read more
Why is someone who creates legal documents for a living speaking out about the shortcomings of estate planning? I have spent that last two decades watching people, including those with seemingly airtight estate planning documents , end up broke, a burden on their families, and forced into institutional care. The same thing that happened to my … Read more
It’s a topic we’ve written about in the past here on the Blog: is it right or wrong to give an unequal inheritance to your heirs in your will? Some would argue that fairness demands an equal division of assets among your beneficiaries, but is that realistic? Are there scenarios in which an unequal inheritance … Read more
Estate planning is an essential component of preparation for a happy and secure retirement. Sadly, all too many Americans ignore estate planning altogether, imagining – somehow – that everything will work out magically for their heirs once they pass from the scene. In fact, those heirs are the ones who will have to clean up … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
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