by Michael Baker | Jul 28, 2020 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning
Designating one or more beneficiaries for your retirement and investment accounts, insurance policies, and bank accounts is an important part of your estate plan. Beneficiary designations are not done with your attorney. It is your responsibility to specify the...
by Michael Baker | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
If you are preparing to create an estate plan for the first time, it’s important to include all of the most essential estate planning documents and directives in your plan. Your attorney will guide you carefully through the process to ensure you address all of...
by Michael Baker | Apr 28, 2020 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning, Probate
Many people have heard that they should avoid probate at all costs but have misconceptions about what that means. It’s true that going to probate court is not a fulfilling experience for most, and that estate taxes can be inevitable, but it is all a part of...
