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Aretha Franklin Died Intestate: What Does It Mean for Her Family?

November 16, 2018 by Stephen Hartnett

Aretha Franklin died intestate. Intestacy has definite drawbacks. Read on to see what this means for her family, financially and in other ways. Aretha was the Queen of Soul, but her lack of planning caused consequences she did not consider. Aretha Franklin Died Intestate: What Does It Mean for Her Family? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Aretha Franklin, Intestacy, trust, will

The Risks of No Contest Clause

March 21, 2014 by Ellen LaPlante

In a perfect world, our wills would serve only to better the lives of our loved ones after we’re gone. There would be no hard feelings, no disbelief, anger or threats after heirs learn the contents of a will. Too many times, though, families split because of their inheritance (or lack of). A no contest clause is one way of limiting those battles, but there are a lot of moving parts you need to understand before including this clause in your estate plan. The Basics A no-contest clause basically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: beneficiaries, estate plan, Estate Planning, estate planning lawyer, family members, inheritance, insurance policies, no contest clause, trust, will

Revocable Living Trusts

February 28, 2014 by Ellen LaPlante

Created to transition certain legal rights in case of incapacity, revocable living trusts are an important tool for those planning for their future. It’s a written contract between the grantor or settlor (the one who creates it) and the trustee – the one named to oversee the trust. It’s not at all uncommon, especially in Vermont, that a grantor is also the trustee. It might be that there is more than one grantor, too. It’s these types of versatile options that make them popular. In a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Estate Planning, estate tax savings, funded trust, grantor, incapacity, legal rights, Living Trusts, marital tax, Probate, Revocable Living Trusts, subtrusts, traditional trust agreement, unfunded trust, unified tax credit, will

Your Best Protection Against Estate Litigation

February 21, 2014 by Ellen LaPlante

Estate litigation has somehow found its way front and center in this particular law sector. The reason is simple: poor estate planning. When your estate plan is vague or open to interpretation, you can be sure that’s exactly what will happen: people will try to interpret your decisions. It’s unfortunate, but it can also be avoided. Selecting an estate planning lawyer with experience and a commitment to each of his clients’ needs should be top priority. The more he knows about your needs, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: administrators, estate litigation, Estate Planning, estate planning lawyer, executor, living will, power of attorney, Trusts, will

Medicaid, Alzheimer’s and the Future

December 20, 2013 by Stephen Unsworth

Understanding the ultimate outcome of most who are diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, it’s easy to understand the fear that comes with those realizations when a parent or other loved one has been diagnosed. The questions instantly skyrocket, the answers aren’t always easily found and the sudden realization that life has changed for a family forever is almost overwhelming. But – there’s reason for hope and there’s help available. A Closer Look at Alzheimer’s The National Institute on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Tagged With: alzheimer's, dementia, Estate Planning, financial, legal considerations, Living Trusts, Medicaid, memory problems, mild cognitive imapirment, National Institute on Aging, will

Estate Planning and Remarriage in Essex Junction Vermont

October 10, 2013 by Stephen Unsworth

Sometimes, happily ever after isn't as clear-cut as we'd like. Remarriage is as much a part of life as the sun rising in the east. Whether you're widowed or divorced, there's good chance another walk down the aisle is in your future. But how do you even begin to cover the bases from an estate planning perspective? Here are a few important tips when it comes to estate planning and remarriage in Vermont. Finances and Legalities It's crucial to update not only your banking and financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Planning, estate planning and remarriage, estate planning and remarriage in essex junction vermont, insurance policies, living wills, power of attorney, powers of attorney, prenuptial agreement, remarriage, retirement, will

Why Can’t I Write My Own Will?

July 14, 2013 by Stephen Unsworth

A lot of consumers, especially budget-wise consumers, are concerned with the costs associated with estate planning. If you’re thinking of writing your own estate plan, you may want to think twice. Most professionals will advise against DIY estate plans. Not because they want you to pay them, but because they know the pitfalls associated with DIY estate plans. DIY Doesn’t Mean One-Size-Fits-All When you create your own estate plan, you’ll use a template available online or in a book. These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wills Tagged With: estate plans, will

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Essex Junction, VT

26 Railroad Ave
Essex Junction, VT 05452
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