An advance directive is a key estate planning document that outlines your medical treatment preferences and guides decisions if you become incapacitated. It typically includes a living will, which outlines your end-of-life care wishes. It also includes a healthcare...
Common estate planning mistakes include failing to create a plan, not updating documents after major life changes, and not properly funding trusts, which can lead to probate, taxes, and family disputes. Other issues include not planning for incapacity, overlooking...
Essential estate planning documents include a last will and testament, revocable living trust, durable financial power of attorney, and advance healthcare directive (living will/medical POA). These documents help outline how your assets are distributed, who will make...
Planning for Foreign Assets in an Estate Plan International estate planning is a way to protect and move your property when it is in more than one country. If you own a house in another country, have a foreign bank account, or have family members who live outside the...
Estate Planning Lessons from the Rob Reiner Tragedy By Kevin C. Martin, Esq. What is the slayer rule, and why does it matter for your estate plan? The tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner on December 14, 2025, brought this obscure legal doctrine into the national...
