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Pros and Cons of Wills and Trusts - Werner Law Firm

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Wills and Trusts

POSTED ON: December 16, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
Among estate planning tools, the two most common are wills and trusts. Both accomplish similar things, yet serve entirely different purposes, and can even be used in conjunction with one another. A simplified approach to the topic might lead you to believe that wills are easy and cheap, and trusts are more complex and expensive […]
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Estate Planning: Leaving A Home To Heirs - Werner Law Firm

Estate Planning: Leaving A Home To Heirs While You're Still Alive

POSTED ON: December 13, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
When it comes to real estate and estate planning, there are many different options available to you. In real estate, you could find land for a mobile home or rent a space. You could buy a home, or take out a loan for one. As well as using your home to finance other endeavors. You […]
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What You Need to Know as a Trustee - Werner Law Firm

What You Need to Know as a Trustee

POSTED ON: December 9, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
If you have been chosen as a trustee to one’s living trust, then understanding your responsibilities is crucial. The position of trustee places a considerable amount of work on your shoulders. It will be largely upon you to fulfill a trust’s purpose, over a indeterminate amount of time. In many ways, it’s an absolute honor […]
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The 5 Most Common Estate Planning Concerns

POSTED ON: December 5, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
The biggest estate planning mistake people make is to begin worrying estate planning concerns too late. It is never too soon to plan your finances, especially because people do not know the future. While financial planning is the key to maintaining wealth, not preparing in the matters of your own estate could mean that everything […]
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Making Wise End-of-Life Care Decisions, Departing With Gratitude - Werner Law Firm

Making Wise End-of-Life Care Decisions, Departing With Gratitude

POSTED ON: November 30, 2019 BY: Troy Werner
It’s impossible to predict how our lives will end – but careful planning can ensure that there’s always a plan in place, regardless of what is to come. While this might seem excessive, most Americans agree that planning for end-of-life care is important. However, few do what’s necessary to create a plan to begin with. […]
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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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