Estate Planning: Last Will and Testament 101I hear people all the time say why do I need a last will; it’s all going to go to my spouse anyway. Then I tell them the following story. I recently ran into an old friend whose spouse had passed away unexpectedly. She soon found out that her spouse did not have a will. She assumed that because they were married, everything would go to her when her spouse passed. Boy was she wrong. When a Kentucky married resident dies without a will, their … [Read more...]
Planning for the Unexpected
Estate Planning is not just for people you consider "old"; it is for everyone. Take Charlotte Fox for example. She was one of the most famous mount climbers ever, who fell down her stairs at home. Are you planning for the unexpected? This article looks at the elements of a basic plan.Planning for the UnexpectedJune 6, 2018 by Steve Hartnett 0 CommentsCharlotte Fox was an adventurous woman. She was a serious mountain climber and reached the summit of some of the world’s … [Read more...]
Life Changes
Life changes...Heraclitus said, “The only thing that is constant is CHANGE.” As our children create new chapters in their lives and we begin new phases of ours, we look upon these milestones years later and remember life’s changes. As Christina’s children, Ethan and Ella, get ready to go to new schools, Windy’s child, Abigail, embarks on a new journey as she faces school for the first time. Life is constant change.We will all face changes and transitions as we travel through life: going to … [Read more...]
You Never Know: Planning for the Unexpected Death
This article examines the unexpected death of two people who died from doing very typical things. Risks might be re around the corner, even in seemingly safe endeavors, so you should be prepared. The article looks at the elements of a basic plan.Ordinary Day ScenariosOn a hot summer day, few things are more fun than swimming. Hannah Collins went swimming on such a day in the Edisto river near Charleston, South Carolina. She swam often and was nicknamed “river rat” by her father. But, while … [Read more...]
Back to School List – Estate Planning Firm
There are several types of lists you think of when going back to school: supply list, apparel list, must have list, and the list goes on. As you are planning and getting those kiddos back into school, there are several things you should be thinking about too...FINDING THE RIGHT ESTATE PLANNING FIRM. I know, it typically does not rank at the top of the list, but why not let it be at the top of the list this year. You have procrastinated long enough.When you search for the Right Estate … [Read more...]
