Estate Planning Weekly is the plain english explanation of all things Estate Planning. Hosted by Donald Rolfe, owner of Northwest Legal Planning, LLC, Estate Planning Weekly answers the most common Estate Planning questions.
Most of us never saw the Covid-19 coming. We didn't anticipate schools, business, and government being shuttered. It just goes to show that the unexp...
1. Not doing any estate planning. 2. Only planning for end of life. 3. Leaving decisions for splitting assets to someone else. https://www.myestatepla...
With the run on TP, I got to thinking about how unprepared most people were for a lockdown. Having the essentials on hand is very important...from TP ...
Creating an estate plan on your own is an option. However, creating an estate plan in the wrong way can cause major problems. This week I spoke to a m...
When making a recommendation for a Trust-based over a Will-based estate plan...there are some facts that make a Trust a better fit. https://www.myesta...
When you pass without an estate plan, it can make the probate process more difficult. On top of that you won't be the one deciding who get what. https...
Story time about my first experience with a Revocable Living Trust and my client's mistaken belief that her trust made her judgment proof. https://www...
We explored what a Power of Appointment is before - Check out Estate Planning Weekly Episode 26. This bonus episode explores how to give a Power of Ap...
One of the most common statements I hear is "I only need a simple Will." Here is why I don't do Simple Wills and why they are not your best option for...