We have seen many examples of celebrities not having an estate plan when they pass, or why updating your estate plan is so crucial in case the unexpected happens. This is always frustrating to see since we know that they have the means to get their affairs in order, and also have a responsibility [...]
Despite many uncertainties of today's life, many families fail to name guardians for their kids. Nearly 69% of parents have not named guardians for their kids. As parents, our children’s safety is always top of mind. We spend most of our time thinking about their needs and planning for their future. But what happens [...]
Remarrying? Why Estate Planning After Divorce is Important to Avoid Accidently Disinheriting Your Loved Ones. Today, we’re seeing more and more people getting divorced in middle age and beyond. Indeed, the trend of couples getting divorced after the age of 50 has grown so common, it’s even garnered its own nickname: “gray divorce". Estate [...]
We protect your assets and keep them in the hands of your loved ones, but many don't realize that nursing home and long term care costs may be staking a claim in assets you think will be given to your family. It’s almost inevitable that most of our population will, at some point, need [...]
In this day and age, there’s always a new scam to beware of, and it seems the elderly tend to be targeted the most. From telemarketing to health insurance scams, there’s always something new to be cautious of. One scam that your estate plan will protect you from is guardianship. Many people think guardianship [...]
Overview Out of all the areas of law, probate probably ranks near the top of those that ordinary people would likely to experience during their lifetimes. Though the probate process is commonly encountered by families that have not taken their time to invest in the trust-based estate planning, it is often misunderstood, leading to [...]
Is it Time to Update Your Estate Plan? We recommend updating your estate plan every three years and reviewing what you have in place once a year. This is easier said than done as it isn’t something that’s always on the top of your mind. At Lexern Law Group, we help our clients with [...]
Thinking about the future after you are gone is one of the hardest topics to think about, let alone talk about. You may have your estate plan already in place, but we find so many situations where a family has no idea what their relatives wishes are once they're gone. We are here to [...]
COVID-19 has changed the way the world operates and will for years to come. The pandemic has been a wake-up call for many people to slow down and reevaluate a lot of aspects of their lives. Man people are revisiting is their estate plans. Now is a great time to either look at your [...]
2020 has been quite a year. From the pandemic, politics, and economy, there have been a lot of changes this year. Now that the year is coming to an end, here are some estate planning tips to make the most of the time we have left in what has been a chaotic year. Gifting [...]
