Arkin.Law

01/11/2022

Do you have a family member or loved one who needs help managing finances and caring for themselves? You will find useful information in my booklet, When an Adult Needs a Guardian. It explains how you (or another suitable person) can be appointed as a guardian for your loved one, as well as the legal obligations that a guardian is expected to fulfill.

When an Adult Needs a Guardian

01/04/2022

What is the most important lesson your grandparents taught you?

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12/28/2021

You’ve probably seen ads or received flyers in the mail touting the revocable living trust. You may have wondered “Do I need one?” My booklet, Should Your Estate Plan Include a Revocable Living Trust, will help you answer that question. Read it to learn the pros and cons of adding a revocable living trust to your estate plan.

Should Your Estate Plan Include A Revocable Living Trust

12/21/2021

Do-it-yourself estate planning may seem like a good way to save money, but it’s risky. Estate planning is technical, and it’s easy to make serious mistakes that aren’t discovered until it’s too late. Read my booklet, 34 Common Estate Planning Traps and How to Avoid Them, to see what can go wrong.

Steer Clear of These Common Estate Planning Traps

12/16/2021

Arkin.Law - 5 Reasons to Include a Trust in Your Estate Plan

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12/14/2021

At what age did your children move out of the house?

12/07/2021

If you were suddenly struck down tomorrow, would your loved ones know where your important papers are kept? What about how to access your bank accounts, what bills to pay, or even how to turn on your home alarm system? You can deal with all these issues and more by creating an instruction booklet for your loved ones. My booklet, A Guide to Putting Your Affairs in Order, explains how.

Get Prepared With an Estate Plan

11/30/2021

Do you know: The difference between a will and a living will? What property passes under a will and what property does not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a revocable living trust? Find the answers to these and dozens of other common estate planning questions in my 42-page booklet, Estate Planning Frequently Asked Questions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning

11/23/2021

If you could retire today, what would you do with your free time?

11/18/2021

Arkin.Law - What is the Purpose of Probate

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11/16/2021

People often make the mistake of hiding their wills, perhaps envisioning a dramatic “reading” after they pass. Family members then find a copy... but can't find the original. Is all hope lost? Not necessarily, however, getting a court to admit a copy of a will to probate when the original is missing is not easy. The complications created by this mistake are discussed in my booklet, 17 Reasons Why a Court Could Invalidate a Will.

Avoid These Mistakes That Could Invalidate Your Will (Variation 1)

11/09/2021

Who will speak for you if you are incapacitated by serious illness or injury? A health care durable power of attorney allows you to appoint another person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make decisions yourself. A living will outlines the type of medical treatment you wish to receive if you become terminally ill or are permanently unconscious. Learn more about these two vital estate planning documents in my booklet, Health Care Directives: Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning