Monthly Archives: August 2009

Estate Planning Myths & Misconceptions – Myth #3 – An Estate Plan Is Not A Will

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Victor Medina

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

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Victor Medina

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 →

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Estate Planning Myths & Misconceptions – Myth #1 – All Estate Planning Lawyers Are The Same

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Victor Medina

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 →

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The President Has An Estate Plan – How About You?

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Victor Medina

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 →

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