What Do We Do If Dad’s Caregiver Dies?

A caregiving spouse dies, and their adult children are left unaware of their surviving parent’s needs and how to meet them.

05/26/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a legal document with which a principal authorizes an agent to act on the principal’s behalf and for the principal’s benefit.

05/20/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Assets are Not Considered Part of an Estate?

In presentations regarding essential actions individuals should take regarding inheritance, emphasis is usually placed on drafting a will. This leaves unanswered what happens to assets that do not pass by will —so called non-probate assets.

05/09/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Just What Is in an Estate Plan?

Unfortunately, death doesn’t just happen to other people. We should all get our affairs in order, so that our loved ones can focus on grieving and moving on once we pass.

05/04/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Special Needs Planning

Estate planning should always be customized to each individual creating a plan. This is particularly important when planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.

05/03/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

How Do I Avoid Probate?

There are good reasons why people want their estates to avoid probate, and a lot of ways to do it.

04/22/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What’s Going on with Veterans Affairs Medical Centers?

Thirty-five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in 21 different states would be closed or completely reconstructed under a nearly $2 trillion infrastructure overhaul unveiled by department leadership on Monday.

04/21/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What Should I Leave Out of My Will?

Unfortunately, there are several common missteps people make in their estate planning that can lead to unwanted results. Read on to discover the two things you should never include in your will, as well as what to substitute instead.

04/16/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Is Estate Planning Affected by Property in Two States?

When it comes to owning property in two different states, you may wonder how to manage these in your estate plans.

04/14/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

How to Handle Digital Assets in a Will

The rapid rise in circulation and growing popularity of cryptocurrencies is prompting attorneys and estate planners to adjust, as digital assets are inherited through wills, trusts and estates, according to experts who warn of the danger of lost or misappropriated assets.

04/13/22 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

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