Errors That Make Documents Unenforceable

Errors That Make Documents Unenforceable

Estate planning attorneys help you avoid the following common mistakes in online documents that could make them unenforceable, require a court to interpret them, or lead to fighting among your loved ones: Ambiguity in wording. Ambiguity can lead to disputes and legal...
The Difference Between Shall and May in Estate Planning.

The Difference Between Shall and May in Estate Planning.

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this trust or by the context in which used, I use the word shall in this trust to impose a duty, command, direct, or require, and the word may to allow or permit, but not require.  In the context of my Trustee, when I use the...
Important Issues to Address Before You Leave on Vacation

Important Issues to Address Before You Leave on Vacation

Getting ready to embark on your next great adventure? Before you zip up the last suitcase, here are five issues you need to address to protect yourself and your loved ones.  Do you have a foundational estate plan? Has it been reviewed? An estate plan is a set of...