Blogs for Edmondson Law, PLLC

Have You Considered Getting a Will? Have you considered getting a will? It is something that everyone contemplates. It’s something that people procrastinate on and don’t ever actually get it. This is somewhat tragic as many people leave this world unexpectedly and...

Do You Have a Last Will and Testament? Many people question why they need a Last Will and Testament. This question is perfectly reasonable as many people think that they have plenty of time to get their affairs in order before they become ill, unable to mentally make...

Understanding Advance Directives The Directive to Physicians, or advanced directives, is a legal document that allows you to convey your decisions about end-of-life care while you are still alive. The directive provides a way for you to have your wishes known to the...

The Cost of Getting Documents in Order Perhaps one of the biggest reasons why people procrastinate on getting a will, or any other piece of estate planning measures for that matter, is the fact that they think that they cannot afford to get a will. This is a reality...

When Should You Get a Will? Planning for the end of your life and making sure that your affairs are in order is a bleak prospect indeed. Many of us don’t want to think of the end, and so because of that; the will gets move down on the list of priorities. This is...

What Is Your Legacy? You’ve worked hard your entire life. You’ve made wise investments and done everything in your power to create a lovely estate. This estate is essentially your legacy. It’s the legacy that you intend to leave to your children, something to mark the...

Reasons Why People Don’t Get Wills There are many reasons why people don’t get Wills, and this can be very problematic to the family members that are left behind. One reason people don’t get Wills is they think that they don’t need one at this point. They may feel...

Advantages of a Trust Trusts are an excellent way to manage assets. There are several advantages of a trust that make it a viable option for many people. Some of the benefits of having a trust are that it drastically reduces estate and gift taxes. This means that the...

Make Sure Your Assets Are in Order You’ve worked hard your entire life to build up your estate. You have paid off your home and the land your home sets on. And in your golden years, you have very little overhead, and so you’re able to enjoy retirement. You have a life...

How to Probate an Estate Probate can be a very complicated process that is hard to understand. So, we will attempt to explain how to probate an estate. Essentially someone who has died can no longer own property. Because of this, the property must be transferred from...