by Michael Baker | Aug 5, 2020 | Estate Planning, Living Trust, Trusts, Writing a Will
Wills and trusts are two types of estate planning tools that are used to transfer assets to heirs upon the death of the creator. How the asset transfer occurs, and the level of protections available to those assets, are different between wills and a trust. Here is a...
by Michael Baker | Feb 10, 2020 | Writing a Will
It’s tempting to write your own will, especially if your estate is fairly straightforward. After all, it saves money and time. But what saves money now could end up turning out to be a very costly, time-consuming ordeal for beneficiaries. Understand these common ...
by Michael Baker | Feb 3, 2020 | Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning, Writing a Will
With the abundance of legal software and internet resources, more and more people are turning to writing their own wills. This can be a minefield and is often not foolproof, but if you have a fairly straightforward estate and your bequests aren’t complicated, writing...
by Michael Baker | Dec 27, 2019 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning
The best New Year’s resolution for 2020 may be to protect your family and loved ones by reviewing your estate plan. Being prepared for the unexpected can help everyone during a time of stress and emotion. The below checklist can get you started. Baker Law Group can...
by Michael Baker | Nov 13, 2019 | Estate Planning
No one wants to think about the end of life, but everyone should put their end-of-life wishes into writing. Making an estate plan isn’t just for the wealthy and it is not limited to a last will and testament. It can prevent unpleasant family disputes, take care of...