Author Archive for David Edwards

David Edwards founded Edwards Group LLC in December 2008. His goal in creating the firm was to create a law firm that focused only on wealth protection and estate planning issues.

What can Hollywood teach us about estate and trusts?

By David Edwards on Dec 06, 2011 in Asset Protection, Business or Farm, Churches and Ministries, Family Farm, For Your Business, For Your Kids, Grandchildren, Kids' Inheritance, Non-Profits, Parents, Wills and Trusts

My excitement about estate planning is typically only shared by other attorneys or advisors, but it seems that Hollywood is catching on to how interesting estate planning can really be. The Descendants This new movie, starring George Clooney, tells the story of a long-standing family land trust in Hawaii. It looks really interesting and [...]

The Unique Planning Needs of Women

By David Edwards on Oct 26, 2011 in Asset Protection, College Financial Aid, Cost of Poor Planning, Death of a Loved One, Divorce Risks, For Your Kids, Grandchildren, Marriage & Remarriage, Parents, Wills and Trusts

Women today have many unique situations that require special treatment when it comes to estate planning. Well, maybe not special treatment, but women need to take extra care that they are protected through good planning. Here are some examples: Young mom stays home with the kids Maybe she gave up a wonderful career to be [...]

Start Protecting Your Kids Now

By David Edwards on Oct 17, 2011 in Asset Protection, For Your Kids, Name Guardians, Parents, Wills and Trusts

“I know we need to do a will or trust, and name guardians for our children, but the potential cost is a real concern.” — Jennifer P. People often ask us how much it will cost to do a plan. While we realize this is the number one concern for young families, we can’t really [...]

Ask the Attorneys: Life Insurance (part 1)

By David Edwards on Aug 23, 2011 in Asset Protection, Kids' Inheritance, Parents

“Is estate planning the same as having life insurance?” — Julie H They’re not the same thing, but effective estate planning might include life insurance. Good estate planning uses certain legal strategies (wills, trusts, power of attorneys, etc.) coupled with the use of financial tools. These tools might include things like life insurance, long term [...]

Estate Planning Workshops – Fall Learning Calendar

By David Edwards on Aug 11, 2011 in Asset Protection, Wills and Trusts

Attending one of our free workshops, presented by David Edwards, is the best first step for you to explore planning options. All workshops are done informally, with a maximum of 14 people per session, leaving plenty of time for questions. Just find a topic, date and time that work for you, then give us a [...]

Baseball, family legacies and estate planning

By David Edwards on Jul 25, 2011 in Grandchildren, Kids' Inheritance, Leave a Legacy, Parents

Baseball — it’s a family legacy. I just finished Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Wait Till Next Year, and while it might seem like a good title for Cubs’ fans, in this memoir Goodwin recounts growing up in Brooklyn during the 50′s and rooting for the Dodgers. For me, my baseball legacy is as a Cardinal [...]