Monthly Archives: August 2018

Recently Married Persons Should Make New Wills

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Keith Davis

Astute persons realize that executing a will makes sense even for single individuals. In fact, from the perspective of the estate planning attorney, working with single persons is often more challenging than working with married couples, regardless of whether they … Continue reading →

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Are Firearms in Your Estate?

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Keith Davis

If you own any firearms or ammunition, you need to be especially vigilant in your estate planning. Not only must you determine if your firearms and ammunition must be registered under the NFA and possibly other laws, but you need … Continue reading →

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Avoid Pitfalls of a DIY Will

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Keith Davis

Self-preparation kits are becoming more popular but beware the hidden dangers of going it alone. If you are going to purchase a self-preparation kit or online document, you should only view it as preparation for a meeting with a trained … Continue reading →