Category: What a Will Doesn’t

Contain Yourself: Fool Proof Solution to Getting Organized

By David Edwards on Jun 26, 2010 in Asset Organization, Funding and Asset Titling, Getting the Job Done, What a Will Doesn't, Wills and Trusts

Why is getting organized so much fun? Well, I should rephrase that. Getting organized is a lot of work. But BEING organized is fun. A while back Michelle and I went to the Container Store in St. Louis. Who would think there is a store with nothing but containers for storing things? And it’s fun [...]

Make sure you know What a Will DOESN’T Do

By David Edwards on Mar 08, 2010 in What a Will Doesn't, Wills and Trusts

What doesn’t a Will accomplish? A will doesn’t avoid the probate court’s involvement. In fact, it guarantees a probate if you have a certain type or level of assets. Find out more about probate and why people want to avoid it here. A will doesn’t protect your assets from nursing home costs prior to your [...]

Michael Jackson: King of Pop (and Estate Planning?)

By David Edwards on Jul 03, 2009 in Asset Protection, For Your Kids, Kids' Inheritance, Name Guardians, Parents, What a Will Does, What a Will Doesn't, Why use a Living Trust?, Wills and Trusts

Are you tired yet of hearing about the Michael Jackson saga? One thing for sure, the gossip media should have plenty to talk about for quite a while. It turns out Michael did have a Last Will & Testament after all. (Thanks to those who sent me links to good articles on his estate issues.) [...]

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 [...]