Estate planning can seem like a daunting process. There’s a lot to consider—do you need a trust, or is a will sufficient? What’s the difference between them? Who should you name to take care of … [Read more...]
How to Create a Facebook Legacy Contact
In the past few years, people have begun to face a problem that previous generations never had to consider: what happens to my Facebook account after I die? That may sound silly, but just about … [Read more...]
What is a CELA?
You may have seen on our website or in one of our newsletters that Ambler Keenan Mitchell Johnson estate planning attorney, Elizabeth D. Mitchell, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). What is … [Read more...]
Choosing a Trustee for Your Estate Plan
Are you having a hard time deciding on a Trustee for your estate plan? It is not uncommon for decisions like this to be difficult. Let’s look at the attributes that should be taken into … [Read more...]
Estate Plan Conflict: Last Act for the Family of Robin Williams
Even the rich and famous are not immune from the conflicts of their estates at death. Robin Williams, a famous American actor, passed away at the age of 63. He left behind a wife and three children. … [Read more...]
Common Reasons to do Estate Planning – Part 2
Not everyone needs a million dollars to have a reason to create an estate plan. Other reasons to make sure you have an estate plan in place include having children/grandchildren, a recent divorce, … [Read more...]
Common Reasons to do Estate Planning
Not everyone needs a million dollars to have a reason to create an estate plan. Other reasons to make sure you have an estate plan in place include having children/grandchildren, a recent divorce, … [Read more...]
Estate Planning in a Blended Family
Blended families can consist of an unending variety of relationship combinations. Stepparents, half-siblings, siblings, step siblings, adopted children…the list goes on. If you find yourself in a … [Read more...]
The Hazards of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Documents
We live in an era of do-it-yourself projects. Most anyone can now find instructions on how to do anything themselves online. Be cautious, however, when dealing with DIY legal documents. The … [Read more...]
Disinheriting a Family Member in Estate Planning
There are many reasons people may choose to disinherit a family member. If this choice is made, it is important that it is done properly. If not, the courts may end up awarding the disinherited person … [Read more...]