By: Dustin Humphrey How do you prepare for the future? Do you need a will or a trust? There are so many options these days it can often become overwhelming. Our team at Skeeters, Bennett, Wilson and Humphrey wants to provide you with a basic breakdown between these two common estate-planning … [Read more...] about Wills vs. Trusts: What is the Difference?
Estate Planning for Newlyweds
For most couples, the first months of marriage are some of the most exciting months of life. These months seem like the least appropriate time to discuss “gloomy” subjects like the possibility of future sickness or death. While it may not be the most comfortable subject for newlyweds to discuss, the … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Newlyweds
Do You Need a Trust?
By: Terry Bennett Many people get confused when it comes to the differences between a will and trust (find the answer here). Before deciding if a trust is for you, we suggest asking yourself these three basic questions: 1. Do you have minor children? If the answer is yes, then a trust may be … [Read more...] about Do You Need a Trust?
What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
By: Terry Bennett Death isn’t a topic anyone enjoys talking about, but left without discussion, it can cause many unwanted ramifications for your relatives in addition to the already expected despair. Many people do not understand how seriously it can hurt their relatives if they die without a … [Read more...] about What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
By: Terry Bennett Death isn’t a topic anyone enjoys talking about, but left without discussion, it can cause many unwanted ramifications for your relatives in addition to the already expected despair. Many people do not understand how seriously it can hurt their relatives if they die without a … [Read more...] about What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
Do It Yourself Wills
By: Terry Bennett Ms. X used an online legal form service to write her own will. She inventoried all of her property and left everything she owed to her sister. She also stated that she left all the listed property to her brother if her sister died before her. There was no “residuary clause” in … [Read more...] about Do It Yourself Wills
Do you need a Trust?
By: Terry Bennett In last week’s blog we discussed the differences between a will and trust (read more here). Before deciding if a trust is for you, we suggest asking yourself these three basic questions: 1. Do you have minor children? If the answer is yes, then a trust may be the way to go. … [Read more...] about Do you need a Trust?
Wills vs. Trusts: What is the Difference?
By: Dustin Humphrey How do you prepare for the future? Do you need a will or a trust? There are so many options these days it can often become overwhelming. Our team at SBWP wants to provide you with a basic breakdown between these two common estate-planning devices. What is a Will? A will is … [Read more...] about Wills vs. Trusts: What is the Difference?