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Give Your Family the Living Trust Gift That Keeps on Giving - Werner Law Firm

Give Your Family the Living Trust Gift That Keeps on Giving

POSTED ON: November 27, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
While estate and living trust gifting is often put off because of the uncomfortable topic of death, it is one of the most significant gifts you will ever leave behind.   Estate planning is about more than just protecting your own legacy – through a well-constructed and expertly crafted estate plan, you will have the […]
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Electronic Wills Are Coming Soon, But Should You Opt for One? - Werner Law Firm

Electronic Wills Are Coming Soon, But Should You Opt for One?

POSTED ON: November 25, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
A movement is growing to legalize electronic wills and trusts, which would allow people to complete the whole process online, without a lawyer or notary present.   We live in a day and age where 81 percent of Americans possess a smartphone, and virtually everyone – 96 percent, as of 2016 – owns a cellphone […]
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Tips for Discussing Your End-of-Life Wishes With Family - Werner Law Firm

Tips for Discussing Your End-of-Life Wishes With Family

POSTED ON: November 21, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
It’s understandably difficult to discuss your end of life wishes with your loved ones. Most of us usually do not earnestly talk about our passing, unless maybe to informally declare our funeral wishes. While most Americans are aware that it’s important to be prepared for one’s passing, both financially and in terms of healthcare, most […]
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: An Overview - Werner Law Firm

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: An Overview

POSTED ON: November 15, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
As you begin exploring your estate planning options on how to protect your assets, you’ll likely consider either revocable or irrevocable trusts. Trusts are an excellent tool for those who want to pass their estates and assets to beneficiaries without having to go through the costly, stressful, time-consuming probate process. Comparing the benefits and downsides […]
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How Buying Probate Property Differs From Traditional Transactions - Werner Law Firm

How Buying Probate Property Differs From Traditional Transactions

POSTED ON: November 15, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Buying a property in probate can help you get a great deal that you wouldn’t find on the regular market. However, to take advantage of this opportunity, you must be prepared to wait, wait some more, and be prepared for the unexpected at any moment. There are several ways in which the process of buying […]
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6 Essential Questions to Ask Your Potential Estate Planning Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

6 Essential Questions to Ask Your Potential Estate Planning Lawyer

POSTED ON: November 13, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Estate planning is far more complex than it might seem at a glance. While any attorney or lawyer can help you draft up and implement a simple will or help you get through the paperwork needed to assign a beneficiary to your 401(k), anything more complex might require the services of an estate planning professional. […]
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Wills: Should Each Child Get the Same Inheritance? - Werner Law Firm

Wills: Should Each Child Get the Same Inheritance?

POSTED ON: November 8, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
The ability to choose what your children receive when they pass away is an important one, especially in a country where a growing number of families choose not to reflect the traditional model of a family. To avoid the manner in which many probate codes handle the inheritance of children and offspring in nontraditional families, […]
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How to Choose a Bankruptcy Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

How to Choose a Bankruptcy Lawyer

POSTED ON: October 31, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Bankruptcies largely affect individuals and households – only about three percent of bankruptcies today are incited by businesses, compared to 13 percent in 1980. While bankruptcies have been on a decline since 2011, as the country began to recover from the devastating effects of the financial crisis, 772,646 cases of bankruptcy were filed in the […]
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Power of Attorney vs. Executor: What's the Difference? - Werner Law Firm

Power of Attorney vs. Executor: What's the Difference?

POSTED ON: October 28, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
When securing your estate, it pays to remember that choosing the right person for the job can make an astounding difference. You can secure your assets through trust agreements and a well-written will, but the management of your estate during and after your death will require the calm and experienced hand of a trusted friend […]
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8 Key Signs You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer - Werner Law Firm

8 Key Signs You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

POSTED ON: October 21, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Personal injury lawyers specialize in representing clients who have not been properly compensated for their injuries, either because of the long-term implications of their injuries, an insurer who refuses to pay, underinsurance, unclear liability, or other complex legal issues. While accidents are always harrowing, particularly when a person narrowly escapes with their life and suffers […]
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