Author Archives: Victor Medina
Estate Planning Myths & Misconceptions – Myth #3 – An Estate Plan Is Not A Will
Most people think of “doing estate planning” as the act of creating and signing a will. While in some cases, a will is the best instrument, you can’t get to that answer without engaging in a comprehensive process where the … Continue reading
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Estate Planning Myths & Misconceptions – Myth #2 – All Estate Plans Are The Same
In my first post, I talked a little about those attorneys who offer to do it all for you (real estate, commercial litigation, business representation), including your estate planning. Just as not all estate planning attorneys are the same, Myth … Continue reading
Estate Planning Myths & Misconceptions – Myth #1 – All Estate Planning Lawyers Are The Same
The websites of general practice lawyers, as well as those of large, mega law firms, almost always include “Wills & Trusts” or “Wills & Estates” as practice areas. If you went by the sheer number of lawyers with this listing, … Continue reading
The President Has An Estate Plan – How About You?
President Barack Obama has been making the rounds across the country to promote his health care initiatives. One of the places where President Obama showed up was an online forum sponsored by the AARP. In his response to a question … Continue reading
Wall Street Journal Agrees With Me – Passing On Online Information Should Be Part of Your Estate Plan
Recently, I posted about the need to pass on your “on line” information as part of a comprehensive estate plan. My article examined the various companies that offered to guard that information for you. It seems like the Wall Street … Continue reading
Michael Jackson’s Estate Plan – What He Did Right!
We’ve become all too used to folks in media twisting a story to suit a certain purpose. When Michael Jackson’s will was revealed, the media was reporting that he left everything to his Family Trust and then speculating as to … Continue reading
