Taking the time to plan for the future is anything but easy. For some, it can be challenging to plan a trip or a weekend gathering; therefore, it can be especially difficult to sit down and draft an estate plan. Whether it is the idea of thinking about death or simply...
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Knowing when to update an estate plan
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Knowing when to update an estate plan is as important as setting up an estate plan. It is important to have key elements of an estate plan, including a will, but it is also important to update an estate plan if the estate planner experiences certain major life...
When should I update my estate plan?
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Apr 26, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Firm News
Understanding the different types of estate planning tools that can help with an effective estate plan is important but it is also important to know when to update an estate plan once one has been put in place. Different life changes and circumstances may trigger the...
Trust basics and the part they play in an estate plan
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Apr 26, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Events And Seminars
Trusts are a type of estate planning tool that can come in handy in a number of ways. Wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives and powers of attorney are all estate planning tools that estate planners should consider when considering the best estate plan for them....
Everything estate planners should know about estate planning
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Apr 17, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Firm News
This blog recently discussed how helpful trusts can be as part of an estate plan. There are many helpful components of an effective estate plan that can give estate planners peace of mind which is why they should be familiar with the full range of estate planning...
Powers of attorney and how they help with an estate plan
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Apr 4, 2019 | Attorneys, Blog, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Many people and estate planners have probably heard of a power of attorney, but may wonder exactly what one does and how to get one. A power of attorney document gives another individual the power to make important decisions on behalf of the party executing the power...
Ways a trust can help as a part of an effective estate plan
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Apr 2, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Firm News
A trust can be an important and helpful component of an overall estate plan that many estate planners may not fully understand but should. Trusts are one type of estate planning tool that can either be used to supplement a will or replace a will but estate planners...
Estate planning tools for every estate plan
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Mar 8, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Estate planning can help estate planners ensure they leave the legacy they wish to leave and that their assets go to their beneficiaries according to their wishes. As a result, estate planning is a process for everyone to carefully consider an understand. With the use...
The different types of documents to include in an estate plan
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Feb 5, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Firm News
There are several important components of an estate plan that are essential for people in the Quad Cities to be familiar with. A thorough estate plan can help provide peace of mind to people and their families during a difficult time. There are several documents that...
Benefits and uses of a power of attorney
On Behalf of Betty Neuman McMahon PLC | Jan 28, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Powers of attorney can be useful for financial matters and health care matters and are important for families in the Quad Cities to be familiar with. Personal planning services include powers of attorney to help individuals account for who they want to handle their...
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