Personal Guardian for Minor Children One very important decision for you to make when creating a plan is to decide who would be the...

Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in...

No one wants to become the victim of a crime. No matter what your age is, there are steps that you can take to help protect your home and...

What will happen to my money and possessions if I die without a will? If you die without a will, what happens to your assets will be...

A family letter is a key part of a good estate plan. It is much more personal than many of your estate documents. A family letter allows...

The living trust is becoming quite a popular estate planning strategy. It costs more than a will, but includes many features that are...

Special needs trusts come in three main flavors — first-party special needs trusts, third-party special needs trusts, and pooled trusts....

Great review of basic considerations before finalizing your estate plan. “Who should receive my property?” asked Helen to her attorney,...

You have completed a will and perhaps a revocable living trust. Your durable power of attorney for healthcare and a living will are...

Think your documents are bulletproof? Check again to avoid these common mistakes. 1. Forgoing an expert’s review. There’s nothing wrong...

Published December 6, 2013 by The Foundation of the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences of the United Methodist Church The living trust is...

Published October 24, 2014 by The United Methodist Foundation of the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences Business Owner passed away on...

Pet trusts have become more and more popular over the years as senior pet owners are looking for ways to ensure their pets will be well...

Published September 14, 2012 United Methodist Foundation for the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences “My brother Pete and I own a ranch...

South Carolina Elder Law Attorney, Mitchell Paine, recently shared the following thoughts on my Elder Care Matters Website. What is elder...