Andrew Brown writes regularly on the subject of being an executor and the difficulties that come with the role. The following is his personal response to an article published in…
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The percentage of people who have a Will and other legal planning documents is quite low but the percentage of folks that communicate their wishes to family or others involved…
A Will is a legal tool used to distribute property (part of an estate) and appoint a legal representative (executor) in the event of your death. Powers of Attorney are…
Death and Incapacity Planning is the ongoing process of exploring, accepting, and preparing for all aspects of our death and incapacity. It understands death and incapacity as being integral to…
Conventional Estate Planning (CEP) does not work. It is insufficient. It focuses on money, property, and stuff. But most humans don’t just define themselves by their “stuff”. As humans, we…
One of the dominant misconceptions of Will-making is that a Will “is the one document that says what I want when I die.” Consider what would need to include to…
What is a Planning Horizon? For anyone working to create or update their Will, it is helpful to pause for a moment and consider your Planning Horizon before you start…
Here are my 4 tips to effective planning to start off the new year. January sparks thoughts of new beginnings and, more importantly, reflection on the year past. How have…
The winter solstice is a perfect time to share your stories. It lands on December 21st each year, which means we have almost made it through the darkest time of…
Probate is one of the most misunderstood concepts in law. The misunderstanding has a massive impact on both estates and families. In my opinion, Probate is the biggest red herring…