Category: Cost of Poor Planning

What is probate and why do people want to avoid it?

By David Edwards on Mar 08, 2010 in Cost of Poor Planning, Death of a Loved One, Probate, What a Will Does, Wills and Trusts

You may have heard people discuss probate and how horrible it is. But what in the world is probate? And why do people want to avoid it?

You can pick your friends, but you can’t pick when you need your healthcare directives

By David Edwards on Aug 13, 2009 in Cost of Poor Planning, Disability, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney

Peace of Mind: Can you access your important documents 24/7? I am writing this from Nashville, Tennessee, where I am on a family vacation. Every year, we spend a week with my parents, brother, sister in law, and nephew. Being out of town reminded me of an important part of planning for emergency health or [...]

9 ways to cause a dispute after you die – probate and trust administration nightmares

By David Edwards on May 27, 2009 in Cost of Poor Planning, Death of a Loved One, Leave a Legacy, What a Will Does, What a Will Doesn't, Wills and Trusts

Often we get calls from someone who is facing a mess because a loved one died and failed to plan properly. So, my advice is this: If you want to create a mess for your family, don’t leave it to chance. Do it right and plan the mess yourself. Here are 9 ways you can [...]