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Coronavirus News Should Make You Think about Estate Planning - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, and that's why so many people go without basic estate planning documents. Often, an event like the coronavirus can be the kick in the pants you need to get your affairs in order.”

The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has many of us thinking about what could happen, if the disease spreads more fully across the general population. We all need to plan for what could possibly happen. To protect yourself and your family, it’s smart to be certain that you have the following these documents prepared and updated, says Motley Fool’s recent article entitled “The Coronavirus Should Have You Thinking About These 4 Things.”

1. A will or revocable trust. Be sure that your assets will pass to those who you want to receive them after your death. This is critical during crisis times. You don't want to make things any harder than they need to be. Create an estate plan to avoid potentially expensive and time-consuming processes like probate, which will have greater importance, if your family is confined to their homes in a quarantine situation. A simple will can cover what happens to your assets at death. This typically works well, especially for modest estates. State laws differ on how complicated a probate process would be with a basic will. Some people opt to use a fully funded revocable trust that doesn't require probate. For either a will or a revocable trust, make sure that it’s up to date and reflects your current preferences and family circumstances.

2. Updated beneficiary designations. If you have an IRA, 401(k) account, or life insurance policy, those you name as beneficiaries of that account will receive the proceeds, despite a totally different arrangement in your will or trust. Many of us also don’t designate any beneficiary for these accounts, which means added complications in the event of death.
3. Healthcare power of attorney. When we’re in the midst of this Coronavirus, it’s even more urgent that you'll be able to get the healthcare you need, if you're hit with this illness. A durable power of attorney for healthcare will give the individuals you choose the ability to make whatever medical decisions you specify on your behalf. An estate planning attorney can help you draft documents that match your specific wishes.
4. Financial power of attorney. You can designate an agent to help take care of your finances, if you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to handle your financial affairs. A general durable power of attorney for financial matters is another document that lets you delegate responsibility and authority to make financial transactions to the person you name.

Estate planning may not be the highlight of your week, but the Coronavirus outbreak has more people thinking about what they need to do. Make sure your family will have what they need even if something happens to you.

Reference: Motley Fool (March 8, 2020) “The Coronavirus Should Have You Thinking About These 4 Things”

What Happens to My Debt When I Die? - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“When we think about retirement planning, our focus often keys on the question of how to maintain a monthly paycheck after we stop working.”

A retirement plan isn’t set without some thought and planning on how to transfer any unspent assets to people we’d like to benefit after we die, and to whom we can entrust important financial and health care decisions in the event we’re unable to manage those affairs.

fosters.com explores this in a recent article, “What happens to your debt in estate planning?” The article reminds us that this is where estate planning is needed. An estate plan is a set of instructions that lets us designate certain individuals to act on our behalf after we die, or while we’re living but incapacitated, and provides guidance about how our assets should be distributed to beneficiaries at death, or managed for us while we are alive but unable to do so on our own.

Wills, trusts, and beneficiary forms set out our instructions as to who will receive any assets that we leave behind. Wills name an executor who is responsible for an accounting of all of our assets and liabilities at death. The executor also works with the probate court to get our creditors paid, and distribute the remaining funds to our heirs. Trusts are similar, but don’t involve oversight by the probate court. When a trust is set up to own assets during your lifetime, a successor trustee is named at your death or incapacity to manage the trust assets and then distribute them at the specified time to the named beneficiaries.

Wills and trusts don’t have any control over accounts that have a joint owner or beneficiary designation, unless the estate or trust has specifically been named as beneficiary. IRAs, 401(k)s, life insurance, annuity contracts, and brokerage and bank accounts can all be created with beneficiary designations that serve as the instructions to their custodians, regarding who is to receive them after death.

Durable power of attorney documents for both financial matters and health care are also important components of a retiree’s estate plan. Because IRAs, 401(k)s and other retirement accounts can’t be owned by a revocable trust, trustees can’t manage them for you. An agent designated in a durable power of attorney can take any actions you authorize on these sources of retirement cash flow. A durable power for health care will specify the individual you authorize to make care decisions for you and what your wishes are regarding life-sustaining treatments.

It is not unusual for those approaching retirement to either delay creating wills, trusts and power of attorney documents or not to have reviewed them for many years. Because laws and relationships change over time, it is important to review estate planning documents regularly and consult with an estate planning attorney when updates are needed.

What happens to the debt? With good planning, there hopefully is no debt. But if there is, beneficiaries generally do not have to pay the obligation, unless the debt was owned jointly with a spouse or a co-signer. Unsecured debts, like credit cards, however, do become liabilities of the estate and payment of these debts will be overseen by the probate court. The executor will need to pay them from any assets passing via the decedent’s will. An experienced estate planning attorney should work through these items with you and your heirs to take care of your affairs while you are living.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple. For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: fosters.com (November 22, 2017) “What happens to your debt in estate planning?”

The Time for Estate Planning is Now - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“As the New Year turns, and with it, thoughts of income tax report preparation and filing, it might be a wise idea to do what many producers also do: spend time developing and honing transition and estate plans for their farm and ranch operations.”

The (Dodge City, KS) High Plains Journal, in “Estate planning is for everyone,” notes that people spend a lifetime working and building an estate to enjoy in their retirement years. Yet, many believe estate planning is only for the rich. This is not true. Putting in the effort now, will help you to avoid the confusion, delay, expense, and stress in your family that might occur if you were to die without an estate plan.

Speak with your family and manage their expectations to keep the lines of communication open. Most estate planning attorneys say that there are six basic steps in the estate planning process:

1. Start the discussion. Many families face a lack of communication as their greatest hurdle because family members don’t want to talk about estate planning. Parents may delay a discussion because the thought of growing old and dying is, honestly, not pleasant. Adult children may not want to bring up estate planning to avoid stressing parents and grandparents—and because they don’t want to look greedy. But the subject may come up when a neighbor, friend, or relative dies that may lead a family to having a discussion.
2. Take stock. Examine your present financial situation since it’s the foundation of your entire estate plan.
3. Develop goals. As you begin your estate plan, think about your objectives. These will vary from family to family due to differences in liabilities and assets, abilities and ages of survivors, the number of children, along with the values that are important to the creator of the estate plan. Your objectives may change with your age, or changes in marital status, income, assets or other factors in your life.
4. Use professional advisers. Estate planning is technical and complex. An experienced estate planning attorney can coordinate the work of other team members. Ask questions and make sure that you understand your plan and its implications.
5. Consider alternatives and implement the plan. There may be several ways to reach your objectives. Ask your attorney to explain the options. Once the plan has been created, it’s important to implement it.
6. Review and modify. Review your estate plan every few years. Tax laws and circumstances change, so it’s important to review and modify your plans with a qualified estate planning attorney when it’s warranted.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: The (Dodge City, KS) High Plains Journal (January 30, 2017) “Estate planning is for everyone”

Here’s How to Get Your Affairs in Order - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“Organizing your key information and getting your personal and financial affairs in order is a great gift to your loved ones.”

It’s a great idea to get your personal and financial affairs in order, so your children will know where things are, both physically and financially, in the event you or your spouse become ill or pass away suddenly.

The Daily Record’s recent article, “How to organize your affairs if you are a senior citizen,” says the first step is to collect your important personal, financial, and legal information so you can arrange it in a way that will benefit you now and your family in the future.  The next step is to create sets of important information and instructions concerning how you want certain things handled when you pass away or if you become incapacitated.

Here are some of the personal, legal, and financial items to consider:

Personal Information

• Make a list of contact information for close friends, clergy, doctors, and advisers such as your estate planning lawyer, accountant, and insurance agent.
• Make a list of medications that you and your spouse take and any allergies and illnesses.
• Include birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage licenses, military discharge papers and other important papers.
• List the locations that are locked or password protected, like safe deposit boxes, safe combinations, and security alarms.
• List the companies or people who provide services such as: phone, cable, electricity, etc.
• Write down specific instructions for the care of pets.
• Detail your wishes for organ and tissue donation, along with funeral instructions. If you have a pre-paid contract for the services of a funeral home, include a copy of the agreement.

Legal Documents

• Include all of your estate planning documents, such as your will and any trusts.
• A copy of your financial power of attorney that names a trusted agent to handle money matters, if you’re incapacitated.
• A copy of your advance health care directives, including a living will and medical power of attorney, which detail your wishes for end-of-life medical treatment or when you are unable to communicate health decisions for yourself.

Financial Records

• Create a list of your accounts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, and other financial assets.
• Make a list of loans, leases, or debts, like a mortgage, car loan, student loan, medical bills or credit card balances. Add to this list, all credit and charge cards with the card numbers and contact information.
• Note any retirement plans, pensions, or health benefits from your current or former employer with the contact information for the benefits administrator or HR Department.
• List insurance policies: life, long-term care, home, auto, Medicare, Medigap and prescription drug insurance policies with policy numbers and pertinent phone numbers.
• List real estate, vehicles, and other properties you own, rent or lease and include the deeds, titles and loan or lease agreements.
• Detail the location of your tax records and your tax preparer’s contact information.

Now that you have all of this, keep it organized in a fireproof box or a home safe, and review this information and keep it up-to-date. And don’t forget to let your family know where to find it.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: The Norman (OK) Daily Record (January 2, 2017) “How to organize your affairs if you are a senior citizen”

Get the Basic Estate Planning Docs Signed - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“Legal Documents Everyone Should Have”

Harrisburg Magazine’s recent article, “Protect Yourself,” recalls the case 25 years ago of a young woman named Terri Schiavo, who had a heart attack in Florida. She was resuscitated but suffered massive brain damage and was left in a persistent vegetative state. This created a lengthy legal battle with her husband—who wanted her feeding tube removed—against the wishes of Terri’s parents—who wanted her kept alive. After seven years and 14 appeals, Schiavo's feeding tube was disconnected, and she died in 2005.

A big issue in this fight was that those closest to her testified she never would’ve wanted to be kept alive in a vegetative state, but Schiavo hadn’t signed a living will. Therefore, if you fail to have the legal documents necessary to express those intentions, no one will know what they are. Without leaving your written wishes, you take important decisions out of the hands of your family. It is very important to have these documents for your own peace of mind, as well as that of your family.

End-of-life directives are just one of the legal documents that are needed to protect us. Wills and powers of attorney (financial and medical) are crucial for sound estate planning. A financial power of attorney, allows another individual, like a spouse or trusted friend, to take care of your financial affairs in the event that you become incapacitated, which is particularly useful as you get older.

A medical power of attorney is like a living will, but it details more than deathbed concerns. It also allows your trusted agent to be given your private medical information and to decide health care issues for you if you’re incapacitated.

Wills are extremely important, especially for those with children. They let you name a guardian for your children, if you and your partner pass away. This step will prevent the courts from deciding who should care for your children or a dispute by relatives over guardianship. In some states, a will is not required, but another legal document specified by state law will suffice.

Even unmarried people without any kids should have a will. If not, state intestacy laws will dictate how your property will pass to your heirs. If you die without a will, the state will distribute your assets to your next of kin. This could be someone you don’t really like or whom you’ve never met.

Everyone has heirs. Even if you think you don’t have anyone, there’s likely a cousin out there somewhere, and the intestacy statute will try to find the next of kin. If you have a properly prepared will, you can leave funds to charity, and make sure that the funds go where you want them to go—instead of to some distant relative with whom you have absolutely no relationship.

This issue isn’t pleasant, but preparing for disability and death with legal documents provides undeniable protection, as well as peace of mind for you and your family.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: Harrisburg Magazine (December 2016) “Protect Yourself”

Planning for Incapacity is Wise Move - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“At any age you can become incapacitated or have a temporary illness.”

Many of us are not very proactive in estate planning or aware of the issues of elder law, even though we know that eventually we will all face incapacity and/or death. The Arizona Jewish Post’s article, “Estate planning and elder law benefit all ages,” reminds us that life can change in mere seconds.

Estate planning and elder law attorneys say that everyone needs these three documents—a will, a health care power of attorney, and a financial power of attorney.

A will. If you die with no will, state law has a pecking order as to who will inherit your assets, starting with your spouse and children. A valid will must be signed by the person who wrote it, witnessed by two non-relatives who saw them sign and notarized as to the identity of the signer and witnesses.

Your will should name a personal representative, otherwise known as an executor. This should be done far ahead of time to be certain that they are willing and able to undertake the task. Let this person know the location of a copy of your will.

A living will details your end-of-life choices. Without authorized directions, your family may not be able to make the decisions you’d want. A living will can also include funeral wishes.

A medical power of attorney gives the individual you select, the authority to make health care decisions for you, if you’re incapacitated.

A financial power of attorney lets your appointed agent make financial decisions, pay your bills and take charge of your bank accounts, if you’re unable to do so.

A revocable living trust is a document that lets you assemble all of your assets in one place. The assets must be retitled to the trust, not to you as an individual. A trust can help with out-of-state real property or leaving money to a child with special needs who is receiving means-tested government benefits. When you die, the assets in the trust aren’t subject to probate, and are distributed as you instructed in the trust.

Speak with an experienced estate planning attorney for personalized advice that considers your assets, divorces, stepchildren and many other factors.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: Arizona Jewish Post (December 2, 2016) “Estate planning and elder law benefit all ages”

No One is Exempt from Planning for Incapacity - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“Most people can’t or don’t want to think about the day they might be incapable of making even basic decisions.”

Incapacity planning is about designating how you want to be cared for in the event that you lose your cognitive ability. It’s hard to face, but it’s absolutely necessary, says Barron’s in “Three End-of-Life Estate Plan Lessons.” Most people don’t give much thought to the issue until it is too late to do it correctly. That means added expense and leaving money on the table for Uncle Sam to collect in unnecessary taxes.

Let’s look at some important lessons about incapacity planning:

1. Inform your surrogates and agents about your wishes immediately. You should also explain your thought process to them so they have complete information to carry out your wishes if necessary. What often happens is that Dad has a fall or an illness that puts him in rehab. The family reacts by shifting into crisis mode, and they make important decisions relying on the information readily available instead of the complete picture.
2. Select some strong surrogates. These are agents or advocates to whom you grant durable power of attorney. They will have control of your welfare. This includes handling your finances and paying your bills. Therefore, in addition to having great trust in your surrogates, you have to be sure that they’re able to manage your finances. Discuss the day-to-day administrative and financial tasks that they may need to monitor for you. Some people will divide the responsibilities into two jobs: a healthcare surrogate who will decide your medical decisions and a financial power of attorney to maintain focus on your financial affairs.
3. Don’t give a child who’s emotional and fragile the responsibility of cutting off your life. Many people select a child as their medical surrogate, but he or she may not be the one best-suited emotionally to make tough medical decisions. That involves decisions about withdrawing life-prolonging procedures or the intake of food, if the situation arises. That can be a huge emotional challenge.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: Barron’s (November 8, 2016) “Three End-of-Life Estate Plan Lessons”

NFLers Huddle Up: Make a Game Plan for Possible Dementia - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“This one’s for you, Peyton Manning, and you, DeAngelo Williams, and you, Jadeveon Clowney, and all NFL players and alumni: Do yourselves a favor and pay attention to the Sam Huff case.”

A recent Washington Post article, entitled “Today’s NFL players should look hard at Sam Huff’s case; they could be next,” says you should prepare for a time when you might become incapacitated as a result of your career. Fail to make proper plans and a judge could end up determining where you live.

The NFL estimates that a player has about a 30% chance of contracting Alzheimer’s or dementia. Players receive literature from the NFL Players Association about concussions and advice from agents and lawyers about estate-planning, but they rarely see the real picture of how people will treat you with a stigmatizing brain disease.

You need to make a game plan, or a judge will decide if you’ve been abused, neglected or exploited. Enter Sam Huff, who’s a Hall of Fame linebacker who was very successful after football. He was a VP at Marriott and enjoyed thoroughbred horse breeding. He lived on his horse farm in Middleburg, Va., for 30 years with his partner, Carol Holden, until 2012 when dementia was diagnosed.

Huff’s daughter, Catherine, is seeking legal power to make all of Huff’s life and health-care decisions for him. Carol filed an emergency petition seeking to return him to his home and to her guardianship. There’s a court hearing scheduled.

Can you believe that of the 1,600 players in the NFL each season, more than 500 will be diagnosed with some form of dementia? Here's a suggested blueprint for how to protect yourself, which may be just as important as wearing a helmet in action.

Here is some advice from the article whether you played on Sunday or caught the games on television:

Find a lawyer with experience in estate planning for Alzheimer’s and heed his or her advice. You need a specialist because Alzheimer’s planning requires a very thorough interdisciplinary legal knowledge, as well as insight into medical and criminal scenarios. An attorney experienced with dementia issues can educate you on why you shouldn’t give your child or spouse durable power of attorney without some type of neutral oversight.

Don’t create family problems. Appoint an independent third party “protector.” This can be a valued friend who has sound judgment and can monitor the conduct of the trustee over your trust and the attorney in fact under your financial power of attorney. This is a pretty new idea, but it helps to address potential financial abuse. A protector can make sure that any actions are in your best interests.

Declare legally that if there’s any change to your estate plan after your diagnosis, there needs to be a medical evaluation to ensure it’s your decision. Changes can be manipulations, especially if your power-of-attorney is also a beneficiary.

Legally provide that a geriatric care social worker be employed to facilitate your care. All of the agencies, facilities, and services create confusion and frustration for family members trying to help. But a geriatric care expert has the knowledge, social service resources, and experience to take care of living arrangements and quality care, which can ease the strain on the family.

Determine your wishes and provide for them. If you really want to live at home, look into how to do so with dementia and set aside the money. You might decide you want to live in a facility. Be sure you state in your estate plan that the location has a good nurse-to-patient ratio and specifically trained Alzheimer’s care.

While Huff’s situation shows there’s no such thing as a foolproof solution, you can start by working with a credible dementia-knowledgeable attorney.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: Washington Post (Sept. 15, 2016) “Today’s NFL players should look hard at Sam Huff’s case; they could be next”

Check This Checklist and See What You Need to Do for Your Estate Plan - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

“No matter your age, this estate planning checklist will help you get started on the process.”

People tend to put off estate planning. As a result, they risk dying without leaving their financial affairs in order and handing their heirs a host of potentially significant problems.

The Business Times recently published an article entitled “Use this checklist to get started on your estate planning.” The article discusses some pointers for those averse to buckling down and creating an estate plan.

Create a will if you don’t have one. A 2015 survey found that 54% of Americans ages 55 to 64 and about 70% of Americans ages 45 to 54 don’t have a will in place. A legally valid will could save your heirs from expensive problems with probate.

Add related documents. Depending on your estate planning needs, you may need a trust, durable financial power of attorney and medical powers of attorney, as well as a living will.

Review beneficiary designations. Check your documents and verify the designated beneficiaries. These take priority over the provisions of wills when it comes to retirement accounts, life insurance, and other non-probate assets.

Make a list of assets and debts. Give your heirs an estate planning organizer so that they can reference it if you pass away. List your real property and personal property assets, as well as real estate you own and its value. Also list personal property items that have a monetary worth. You can also list your bank and brokerage accounts, retirement accounts, other investments and insurance policies. Finally, make a list of your credit card debts, mortgage, home equity line of credit, and any consumer loans.

Consider making gifts to reduce the size of your taxable estate. The lifetime individual federal gift, estate, and generation-skipping tax exclusion amount is unified and is set at $5.45 million for this year. So a married couple can transfer up to $10.9 million tax-free.

Reduce, communicate and make wise decisions. Consolidate your IRAs and bank accounts to shorten your list, eliminate statements, reduce paperwork and avoid fees. Tell your heirs which causes and charities you value and select a reliable executor.

Work with an estate planning attorney. Do-it-yourself estate planning is not recommended because there are numerous financial, legal and emotional issues and pitfalls to avoid.

Ok, you’re not a multimillionaire yet. But if you own a business, have a blended family, have a child with special needs, are concerned about dementia or want to pave a smooth road for the loved ones left behind, use this checklist to get going now.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: The Business Times (Sept. 20, 2016) “Use this checklist to get started on your estate planning”

Getting Married Again Means “You Do” Need to Review Your Assets and Estate Plan - John M. Lane Law, PLLC

"Getting remarried...Oh, what fun when it comes to estate planning."

A major challenge for those walking down the aisle again is how to reconcile preserving assets for children from a prior marriage and still taking care of the commitment to a new spouse.

CNBC’s article, “Getting remarried? Protect your assets and your interests,” recommends looking ahead and addressing questions about your goals, how your existing family and new spouse will relate to one another when you're gone and who will be in charge of the money. The big issue that heirs of a remarrying couple need to worry about more than federal estate tax is the new spouse.

The reason for this is that every state except Georgia gives rights to a spouse to make an elective share against a decedent spouse's estate or have the right to community property. That means that a portion of an estate could go to the new spouse even if the decedent's will disinherits him or her. Unless you expressly exclude your new spouse from your will, he or she typically has an intestate right against the probate estate.

If an individual has an ERISA retirement account, the spouse likely has certain rights to it—whether it is a defined benefit or a defined contribution plan. IRAs aren’t subject to the same rules. In many states, the surviving spouse has rights to certain personal property. Sometimes this is based on values, and other times it’s set out in a state statute.

If there is no estate planning document, such as a will, power of attorney or health care directive, the new spouse is often statutorily designated as the first decision-maker with the legal authority to deny access to anyone who might want to have a say in the affairs or care of the incapacitated spouse.

The ex-spouse may still be involved because assets could still be left to your ex if you fail to update your beneficiary designations—even if you intended to leave things to your new spouse and/or children instead. You might be contractually obligated to keep your ex-spouse as beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy for a certain period of time. Check the fine print.

When you’re updating your estate planning documents, also think about the following issues. First, consider whether you’d like to name your new spouse as your trustee/executor/agent because the disposition of assets becomes tricky when there are kids from prior marriages. Next, take a look at your assets and decide if you want to hold them individually or jointly. Jointly-held assets with rights of survivorship means that your surviving spouse will inherit these assets automatically without probate. Note that in a community property state, property that is obtained prior to marriage or in an inheritance can retain its character as separate property.

If your new spouse moves into your house, you’ll have to decide if you want to add his or her name to the deed and to the mortgage. You should consider where your spouse will live if you die first. Also, you may need to specifically bequeath certain personal items to your children—depending on family significance and your wishes—and be aware of how “children” is defined by your will. This could include only your own children or also your spouse's children. Here are a few other common estate planning mistakes people make after remarrying:

• Beneficiary designations left out-of-date;
• Assets unintentionally comingled;
• Failure to work with estate planning attorney on new estate planning documents;
• No prenuptial;
• Instructions to loved ones are verbal, not in writing;
• Failure to properly title the house; and
• Not buying long-term care insurance or planning for possible nursing home care.

Have a qualified estate planning attorney walk you through these details in a step-by-step manner to help avoid pitfalls. Don’t make one or more of these errors. These kinds of little mistakes can have big consequences.

Contact John M. Lane Law, PLLC to discover the Simplified Solution to your estate planning needs. Everyone has an estate, no matter how large or small, complex or simple.  For more information about how we can help you, visit our website at www.JohnLaneLaw.com.

Reference: CNBC (July 28, 2016) “Getting remarried? Protect your assets and your interests”