by Leah Kienholz-Kerr | Feb 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
0Estate Planning Myths- 1) Myth: My spouse can make all of my healthcare and financial decisions because he/she is my spouse. Reality: This is not always the case. To make sure your spouse can indeed make important medical decisions on your behalf, you should sign a...
by Leah Kienholz-Kerr | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
0Big “Life Changes” Often Mean Big “Estate Plan Changes” Many people who put together an estate plan do so when they start a family – assuming they put an estate plan together at all during their lifetime. While putting an estate plan together is a good thing to...
by Leah Kienholz-Kerr | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
0Whether you own a little or a lot, the last thing you want to do to your loved ones is leave a bureaucratic mess after you pass away or become incapacitated. Aside from mourning your passing or a significant deterioration in your health, this will cause the family...
by Leah Kienholz-Kerr | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
0Hiring an estate planner is an important decision as you are seeking advice on how to protect your loved ones once you are gone. For this reason, it is critical to hire an attorney with good knowledge of estate planning and how to use the tools available to create...
by Leah Kienholz-Kerr | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
05 Steps for Coordinating Plans Across Generations Intergenerational estate planning is important. This type of planning is about more than just helping one generation build as much wealth as possible. These plans help prepare heirs to both manage and preserve those...
by Leah Kienholz-Kerr | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
04 Things to Do to Get Ready for Tax Season With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017 (effective January 1, 2018), the 2018 tax season is going to look a little different for many filers. In order to ensure you are not caught behind the eight...
by Crandall Law Group | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
0The holiday season is a time to enjoy friends, family, and loved ones. Often we consider our life circumstances and may get in the spirit of giving. This is particularly true if you are at a point in your life were you have enough from a financial standpoint. If you...
by Crandall Law Group | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
0The holidays are right around the corner, bringing the joyous season of gathering with family and loved ones into full swing. It is the time to slow down, get caught up with loved ones, and enjoy the family and experience quality time around the dinner table. It is...
by Crandall Law Group | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
0Estate planning covers more than just financial matters. Indeed, many use their estate plan to pass along their values as well as their wealth. One way to do this is to give thanks with your estate plan, by designating charitable giving or specific gifts that will...
by Crandall Law Group | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
0As the old adage goes “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Referred to as Murphy’s law, this well-known saying has no mercy. Sadly, estate planning is no exception to its wrath. There is hope! Below are five-estate planning mistakes and how to fix...
