“Do-It-Yourself” articles and videos can easily be found on the internet that cover everything from... [Read more...]
Stephen Unsworth
Stephen A. Unsworth is admitted to practice in both Vermont and Maine, and has more than 30 years of experience in estate planning and business law. His mission is to provide quality estate planning services, including assistance with Living Trusts, Wills, Medicaid Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Planning, and Family Limited Partnerships Read More!
5 Estate Planning Strategies to Help Your Estate Avoid Probate in Vermont
Probate, the legal process through which a court oversees the distribution of a decedent’s assets,... [Read more...]
Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation in Vermont
Financial fraud and exploitation are the most common forms of elder abuse and neglect, according... [Read more...]
Pumpkin Kisses and Harvest Wishes
As the spooky season transitions into the season of Thanksgiving, it’s important to remember our... [Read more...]
Estate Planning: There’s Something Here for Everyone – Part I
Despite knowing that they should have an estate plan, many individuals give excuses for failing... [Read more...]
Managing an Inheritance: Navigating a Financial Windfall
Inheriting a substantial sum of money or assets can be a life-altering event, and one... [Read more...]
It’s a Great Time to Consider a Donor Advised Fund
As year-end approaches, many individuals look for ways to lower their income tax burden. Charitable... [Read more...]
What Happens to My Debts When I Pass Away?
The primary focus for most people when they contemplate estate planning is the distribution of... [Read more...]
Why Medicare May Not Be Enough
Most Americans qualify for Medicare coverage when they reach retirement age and many of them... [Read more...]
10 Estate Planning Tips to Help Your Plan Succeed
Unless you are exposed to estate planning concepts and strategies on a regular basis they... [Read more...]
What Bruce Willis Can Teach Us About Incapacity Planning
When Bruce Willis announced his retirement from acting because of aphasia, it sent shockwaves through... [Read more...]
What You Need to Know about an Inherited IRA or 401(k)
An inheritance can come in many forms. One of the assets that is frequently passed... [Read more...]

