One of the worst mistakes you can make in life -- from an estate planning perspective -- is to try to draft a last will and testament by yourself. There are just too many pitfalls that the untrained testator can experience when trying to draft a will without...
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Why would a family want to set up a living trust?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 18, 2019 | Trusts
If your attorney is recommending that you create a living trust, you might want to listen to him carefully as he may have your best interests, and your family's best interests, in mind. Although a living trust won't be in the cards forever, there are some important...
Why should I create a living will?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 11, 2019 | Powers Of Attorney
People don't create a living will in order to "do" something. Rather, a living will is designed to give helpful information and set rules and guidelines to be followed by medical practitioners and family members when someone receives care but no longer has the mental...
When will my trust come to an end?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jan 4, 2019 | Trusts
A trust can own property and assets, but it's not a person, so it seems like it could live on forever -- guarding your assets for eternity or for so long as they remain. However, just like everything else, trusts must eventually come to an end too. The most typical...
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