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Three Lessons from Aretha Franklin’s Death

September 23, 2024 pdonehue

According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, which, as you may…

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Posted in: Estate Planning Filed under: estate plan, estate planning, trusts, why do i need a will, why should i have a trust

Is a Will Always the Best Option?

October 23, 2023 pdonehue

People often think that an estate plan primarily consists of a having a last will and testament created, but you…

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Posted in: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills Filed under: estate plan, estate planning, living trust, trust versus will, trusts

Two Important Questions About Your Financial Power of Attorney

October 9, 2023 pdonehue

As you may know, a financial power of attorney is very important because it allows a person you appoint — called…

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Posted in: Estate Planning, Power of Attorney Filed under: estate plan, estate planning, estate planning best practices, Financial Power of Attorney, power of attorney

Why Should I Create a Revocable Trust?

April 14, 2023 pdonehue

In terms of avoiding probate, it is true that there are other methods such as joint ownership or designated beneficiaries.…

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Posted in: Estate Planning Filed under: avoiding probate, estate plan, estate planning, how to avoid probate, probate, revocable trust, trusts

Estate Planning FAQ

February 28, 2023 pdonehue

People often ask the very simple question, “what exactly is estate planning?” So, simply stated, estate planning is a customized…

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Posted in: Estate Planning Filed under: estate plan, estate planning, health care power of attorney, power of attorney, what does an estate plan include, will, wills

Estate Planning Best Practices: Timely Communication

February 17, 2023 pdonehue

One often overlooked way to simplify estate planning while reducing stress is communication. Communication involves planning, being proactive and being…

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Posted in: Estate Planning Filed under: avoiding estate conflict, estate plan, estate planning, simplifying your estate plan

Common Benefits of an Estate Plan

August 3, 2022 pdonehue

Most people will benefit from a properly drafted estate plan. Even if a person has modest assets, the documents created…

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Posted in: Estate Planning Filed under: benefits of an estate plan, estate plan, estate planning, why do I need an estate plan, why you need a will

A Small But “Big” Estate Planning Detail: Tangible Personal Property

February 10, 2020 pdonehue

When planning your estate, it’s easy to focus on the big items like bank accounts and homes. Too often, people…

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Posted in: Estate Planning Filed under: curtin law office, estate plan, estate planning, estate planning details, estate planning faq, nh estate planning

The Lesson of Prince’s Death

November 3, 2017 pdonehue

Before his untimely death last year at the age of 57, Prince Rogers Nelson, better known as “Prince,” enjoyed a…

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Posted in: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills Filed under: estate plan, estate planning, probate, what is probate, why we need a will, why we need an estate plan

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