Adam M. Warnke - Attorney at Law

04/16/2020

It's funny (and frightening) because it's true.
This is some of the best estate planning advice we've seen on this forum in months.
Really friends - protect your personal information.

03/26/2020

Oh my gosh. Just don't.
I've seen four online or "DIY" wills this week in my practice that were invalid or caused more problems than they solved. Just this week.
Would you use an online dentist?
And at $400 for an online "will" - a smart consumer might call around to see if this actually saves money over experienced professionals.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/25/coronavirus-pandemic-triggers-rush-by-americans-to-make-online-wills.html?&qsearchterm=wills

With COVID-19 impacting more and more Americans, individuals across the country are scrambling to set up wills and end-of-life directives.

03/26/2020

This is an interesting article from the Chicago Tribune. It cites surprising figures about a big decrease in the percentage of people creating wills over the last few years. If you're stick at home, it might be a good time to check that your documents are updated. Fortunately, we can do that responsibly and mostly virtually.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-life-coronavirus-wills-estate-planning-tt-20200324-20200324-wouula6fxfc4nkjsicut2plcvm-story.html

Procrastinating on your will or estate planning? What better time to do it than while the shelter-in-place order is in effect?

03/24/2020

In response to several questions - we are continuing to serve our clients in these complicated times. Like everyone, we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 developments and the guidance of local authorities and the CDC. Under Governor Holcomb's order, we are deemed an Essential Business, and strive to live up to that expectation, while operating with a reduced office presence and responsible distancing.

We have have been very busy with existing and new clients ensuring their affairs - especially powers of attorney and healthcare authorizations - are in order. As we serve a large number of clients in at-risk categories, we are offering consultations via Zoom video call, and have had a terrific response.

If you have questions about your existing planning documents, or need to establish new, feel free to call or message. We will be here for you.

03/17/2020

I agree with much of what's in this article, including the uptick of calls we are getting, and especially the absolute need for financial powers of attorney and healthcare documents. Check with your attorney to be sure you have these in place, and if a business owner, a succession plan.

Estate planning attorneys are getting mobbed with questions. So, here is some timely advice from three attorneys on what families and business owners should be doing to prepare in case the unimaginable happens.

03/03/2020

This is a reasonably good look at some of the reasons we should revisit even simple estate plans every few years, and things we miss when not consulting with experienced estate planning attorneys. (Not to mention the IRA havoc from last year's SECURE Act).

Consider these seven questions to make sure— it could help avoid confusion or fights.

02/27/2020

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2746141618807166&id=602631016491581&sfnsn=mo

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