It isn’t just about wills and funerals—it is a reflection of your values, your goals for healthy aging, and the hopes and dreams you have for those you love.
02/06/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
If your beneficiary designations are out of date and you die without updating those designations, your assets could go the wrong people–a former spouse, for example–no matter what your will says.
02/06/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
Creating a will should be the first step in a comprehensive estate planning process, since it allows you to make sure that your wishes are properly carried out after your death.
02/02/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
Estate experts agree that a financial power of attorney is one of the most important documents to include in your estate planning. It allows you (the “principal”) to name a person you trust (your “agent”) to make decisions about your property and finances if you cannot.
01/26/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
One reason for having a will is to make sure your wishes are carried out. If you die “intestate” (without a will), your assets will be distributed by state law, not by your desires.
01/26/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
