The Bigger Picture: Estate Planning beyond the Will
by Larissa Bixler Stein Sometimes we encounter frustrated would-be heirs who are convinced the Executor of a loved one’s estate has mismanaged the estate. The reason? The Will says they are to receive something and they know their loved one had assets, yet they in fact receive nothing. Surely the Executor has been up to […]
Powers of Attorney: Commonly Overlooked but Critical
by Larissa Bixler Stein When many people think of estate planning, a Last Will and Testament is the primary document that they have in mind. While a Will is certainly an important component of estate planning, you are under-protected if your estate plan includes only a Will. A Financial Power of Attorney and a Health […]
What Would Happen to My Child If Something Happened to Me?
by Larissa Bixler Stein If you have a minor child, this question is likely in the back of your mind. As well it should be. Do you have a plan? Have you properly documented your plan? Be sure that you have taken steps to secure your child’s future in case there is ever a day […]