Trusts 101: The Important Whats, Hows, and Whos
A trust is an arrangement wherein an entity (called the trustee) holds the properties of a person (the trustor).
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- Jul 27
- 4 min
Estate Planning For Your Minor Kids (Part 2): Guardianship
Guardianship is one of the most significant pieces in estate planning for families with minor children. Read on to learn more!
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- Jul 20
- 3 min
Estate Planning for Your Minor Kids (Part 1): Finances
Learn how to properly plan your estate for your minor children's financial needs!
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- May 4
- 5 min
Top 5 Reasons to Use a Trust
You've heard about trusts--but do you know why people use them? Never fear. I'm here to help! Here are the top 5 reasons to use a trust.
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- Mar 20
- 4 min
Understanding Intestacy: Dying without a Plan
Let’s learn about intestacy–what is it, what are its repercussions, what do the laws say, and, essentially, what are the basics about it!
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- Mar 18
- 4 min
Should You DIY Your will?
Should you DIY your will? Is it really easy, convenient, and cost-effective? Let’s answer and zero in on this in this blog!
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- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Estate Planning is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Family
Estate planning is the ultimate gift you can give your loved ones. Learn why!
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- Oct 11, 2022
- 5 min
Trusts: The Pros & Cons
You’ve heard all about trusts on this blog, but choosing whether one is right for you can be a difficult decision (hint, hint -...
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- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Discussing Burial Preferences
When you and your family are mentally and emotionally ready, one of the things that would be good to prepare early on is burial arrangements
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- Aug 4, 2022
- 5 min
Advance Healthcare Directives in Your Plan
Incorporating advance healthcare directives is crucial in strengthening, and maximizing the benefits of, your estate plan.
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- Jul 25, 2022
- 4 min
Just for Fun: Swedish Death Cleaning
Swedish Death Cleaning is a decluttering and organizing method carried out in order to reduce the burden of loved ones left after death.
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- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
Charitable Giving in Your Plan (No, not only for the rich!)
What do YOU actually get in return if you do decide to leave something for your chosen charity (or charities)?
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- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Divorce Final? Your Top 3 Estate Planning To-Do's
A short run-down on what exactly you have to do with regard to your plan following a divorce. Here's your top three estate planning to-dos!
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- Jun 21, 2022
- 3 min
What is a pour-over will?
If the trustor so desires (which is most likely the case!), she can have her remaining assets poured over into the trust upon death.
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- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
Juneteenth Giveaway: Year 2!
Emerald Law will once again give away a free estate plan to encourage more people to establish their plans!
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- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min
Financial DPOA: What it is and how it works
Financial DPOA allows you to keep control of your finances, in the event that you are no longer capacitated to do things on your own.
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- Jun 13, 2022
- 5 min
Will vs. Trust: Which is right for me?
Do you also need BOTH a will and trust? Would one suffice? Which between the two instruments should you get? Find out!
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- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
Estate Planning is Self-Empowerment
Self-empowerment is all about running your own race. Let me show you how you can do just that through estate planning!
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- Jun 8, 2022
- 2 min
Flat Fee Estate Planning Services
I follow a flat fee model when clients engage me for my estate planning services. That means you know UP FRONT what you'll be investing.
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- Jun 2, 2022
- 3 min
Estate Planning When Going Through Separation or Divorce
Today, let us go deeper into separation and divorce, and how estate planning plays a very important role in going through these episodes.
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