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Four Key Reasons to Have a Will

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Keith Davis

The question occasionally arises at a social event when someone introduces me as an attorney who helps people with their estate planning. “I don’t really need a will, do I?” Here are some thoughts on that question. 1. Children – … Continue reading →

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Does Your Estate Plan Include your Digital Assets?

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Keith Davis

Many of us have prepared our will or trust to distribute our assets when we die. But what happens if your personal representative cannot find or access your assets? This is what often occurs regarding your digital assets. So, what … Continue reading →

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Care for Your Pets After You Are Gone

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Keith Davis

Many of us who own pets consider them to be more than just pets, but a part of the family. Some people are now acting to plan for their pets in case the pet outlives the owner. Pet owners can … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Selecting an Executor

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Keith Davis

This is the second post in a series on what to think about when determining who you want to designate in your will to serve as executor of your estate. First of all, you should consider that selecting a beneficiary … Continue reading →

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What Type of Person Should I Look for in an Executor?

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Keith Davis

First, it is important to understand what an executor does. I will explain in more detail what the executor does in another post, but for the time being you should understand that this is the person who will be appointed … Continue reading →