Estate planning is an important step that can help protect your family’s future and better ensure your wishes are honored in the case that you are incapacitated or pass away. While it may feel daunting to plan for a time when you are no longer around, it can be very...
What should you look for when hiring an estate planning lawyer?
There are thousands of lawyers practicing in every state, which makes it quite difficult for people to know which lawyer they should hire when they need guidance and/or services. While only a few people need criminal law services during their lives, almost every adult...
5 things to remember when estate planning for blended families
A blended family involves two parents who have children from previous marriages, and who are starting a new family together. Blended families are similar to any other family unit but do have some unique concerns that parents need to address. Estate planning can be...
3 times people need to change estate plans (no matter their age!)
An estate plan can give someone a sense of confidence and peace of mind as they navigate their daily life. A testator with a will and other documents on record can trust that there are protections in place for their loved ones after they die. They know that their...
Estate planning as a parent of an adult child with special needs
Becoming a parent is often what motivates people to create estate plans. They worry about the vulnerability of their children while they are still young. A parent can leave assets for their children with a will or a trust, and they can also nominate a guardian in a...
Estate planning for grandparents
Estate planning is crucial for individuals looking to secure their financial legacy and provide for their loved ones after they pass away. In Delaware, grandparents have several estate planning tools available to help support their grandchildren's future. By...
3 estate planning considerations for beneficiaries with special needs
Estate planning is important for anyone with dependent family members, but some people rely on their families more than others. Individuals born with special needs and those who acquire disabling medical conditions due to injury or illness require more support than...
How to plan for the financial future of a child with disabilities
When making an estate plan, it’s important for parents to carefully consider how their efforts may impact a child with disabilities. The child’s financial future may be largely dependent on this estate plan. Parents may have been caring for a child for their entire...
How should blended families tackle estate planning?
Families in Delaware come in all different shapes and sizes. Blended families, where two adults with children from prior relationships, are increasingly common. And ultimately, people who have married before and who want to marry may recognize the importance of...
When should you start to consider estate planning?
The more unpleasant and stressful a process is, the more reasons someone will generally find to procrastinate about it. Estate planning requires that people carefully analyze their finances and digital assets, which is often a stressful experience. They will also need...
