Estate Planning
Estate Planning Basics for New Parents
You’re a Mom & Dad. What Now? Congratulations! You have experienced one of life’s true miracles! You have had a baby! It IS amazing, but with ALL of the little details that are so important in the here and now, thinking of your son or daughter’s longterm future is probably not top of mind. …
READ MORE →Using a Tailored Living Trust to Protect Family
A few customized estate planning clauses in your Tailored Living Trust can mean all the difference for your future beneficiaries. Though it is safe to say we all have our own battles to fight, some may struggle with bigger ones than others. And those folks may be part of your family, either by blood…
READ MORE →How to Add a Legacy Contact on Facebook
Though, like with much estate planning, this might have morbid undertones for some, many may find this new option of comfort. “Until now, when someone passed away, we offered a basic memorialized account which was viewable, but could not be managed by anyone.” writes Facebook in its Newsroom. “By talking to people who have experienced…
READ MORE →Did You Know: Beneficiary Forms Override Estate Planning Docs
Did you know that any beneficiary forms you sign with a bank or other institution will override your carefully thought out, perfectly crafted estate planning docs? Generally, most companies have a benefit renewal period every 6-12 months. MANY start this process in November. But whether you do it at work, with your financial planner or…
READ MORE →4 Major Reasons People Avoid Preparing a Will
There are common statistics shared in the Estate Planning Industry and they basically reveal that most Americans are misinformed, too scared or too busy to plan their estates. So many Americans are without Estate Plans and are leaving themselves and their families unprotected. These four statistics reveal these common myths about inheritance: 1. 13% of…
READ MORE →Three Documents You Need When Your Son or Daughter Turns 18
As you probably know, most states have laws that teens come “of age” at 18. This means that even though you are Mom or Dad, your child is considered a legal adult and you will no longer have the same rights to access to his or her medical and financial records. For many parents,…
READ MORE →Seiter Law Featured in The Suit!
I was proud to see my firm highlighted in an article in the most recent issue of The Suit magazine! The article, “Ensuring Estate Planning Documents Are Close At Hand” explains how important it is to have your estate planning documents done right and in a place that your successor trustees can find it. You…
READ MORE →Welcome to Seiter Law Blog Page!
Over the coming months and weeks, I will be posting information about wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning issues. My goal is to have this page become a resource for clients and their friends to learn more about making sound decisions regarding estate planning. Some common questions that I hope to address…
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