How to Avoid a Will Contest in Six Steps

Good communication together with strategies like no-contest clauses and competency verification can help you avoid a will contest.

12/20/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Protecting Assets from Financial Exploitation Amid Cognitive Decline

In an elder abuse horror story, a young woman spends $71,000 belonging to her uncle with dementia. Proper estate planning can safeguard your assets in the face of cognitive decline.

12/18/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Make Life Easier for Heirs: Get Your Estate Organized

It’s easy to put off doing many of these things. However, get them done, and your heirs will be thankful you did.

12/16/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

How Does a Guardianship Work?

A person requesting to be appointed guardian must present adequate evidence to the court to prove incapacity of the subject.

12/11/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

How Estate Planning Cares for Future Generations

Sound estate planning can help minimize tax liabilities, protect assets from creditors and maintain family harmony by reducing conflicts among heirs.

12/09/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

What are the Top Estate Planning Mistakes?

Estate planning is essential for families who want to secure financial stability and build generational wealth.

12/06/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

How Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) Can Help Protect Seniors’ Rights

A Guardian ad Litem is a court-appointed individual who serves as a neutral advocate who looks beyond family disputes or conflicting interests to represent the best interests of a senior unable to protect their rights.

12/04/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

The Risks of DIY Wills: Why Legal Guidance Matters

DIY wills may seem affordable. However, mistakes in witnessing or unclear instructions can lead to costly probate and disputes, leaving your loved ones burdened.

12/03/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

How Can a Will Be Changed?

While a codicil provides flexibility, frequent amendments can complicate estate planning and create room for misunderstandings.

11/25/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

Wealth Protection Through Estate Planning

Estate planning is crucial and beneficial in many ways since it documents all your assets—from real estate, bank accounts, investments and business interests to personal items, like family heirlooms and even your monthly subscriptions.

11/20/24 • by: Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.

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How to Avoid a Will Contest in Six Steps

Protecting Assets from Financial Exploitation Amid Cognitive Decline

Make Life Easier for Heirs: Get Your Estate Organized

How Does a Guardianship Work?

How Estate Planning Cares for Future Generations

What are the Top Estate Planning Mistakes?

How Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) Can Help Protect Seniors’ Rights

The Risks of DIY Wills: Why Legal Guidance Matters

How Can a Will Be Changed?

Wealth Protection Through Estate Planning

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