Estate Planning

The rise of algorithmic legal websites can lead some Delawareans to believe that a $49 downloaded will template protects their estate. People naturally seek cheap online forms, hoping to save time and money. However, saving money on automated software might create...

If you recently finalized a divorce, you may wonder whether an old will can still leave property to your former spouse. Delaware Code Title 12, Section 209 automatically revokes certain will provisions after divorce, but it does not necessarily update every part of...

Seniors know estate planning is important, yet it remains on the list of things to do "someday." Estate planning is about more than passing property to loved ones. It also gives you an opportunity to protect your wishes, prepare for the unexpected and make life easier...

While most people only have wills, there are other legal documents that can safeguard their wealth and enhance their estate planning goals. By considering these options and consulting with the right experts, they can effectively reduce their estate taxes and leave a...

Estate planning often brings up discomfort, and sometimes confusion. Many people worry that starting the process means expecting the worst or creating tension within their family. In reality, most plans begin with simple questions about responsibility, protection and...

When planning your estate, it’s important to consider not only how to handle your assets but also how to manage your health care decisions if you cannot make them yourself.  Health care directives are vital tools in estate planning, ensuring that your medical wishes...

WHAT CAN AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY DO FOR ME? Educate you about whether you need a simple will or a more complicated estate planning document, and then draft those documents for you. Draft financial and medical powers of attorney documents for you so that you will...

There are many different types of trusts that can help people achieve specific estate planning goals. People who own their own businesses, who have started a blended family or who worry about getting Medicaid benefits might want to add a trust to their estate plans...

Many people view their estate plan as a form of protection for their spouse and children. They know that if they die, their will or other estate planning documents will guide the distribution of their property and potentially provide a guardian for their children....

Too many people oversimplify their estate plans. They create a will and not much else. They may not address what would happen if they have a medical emergency or add any special documents to facilitate a smooth transfer of major assets to their beneficiaries. Although...