November 2015 - Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Don’t Forget to Plan for your Pets

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

Most people are aware that a good estate plan should contain provisions to distribute assets to loved ones while avoiding probate. Have you thought about what will happen to your pets? It is important to include provisions in your estate plan to address what will happen to your pets in the event of your death. […]

A Trust Offers Flexibilty And Certainty Where Other Planning Techniques Fall Short

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

The question I am often asked is “do I really need a trust?” This is usually followed by a statement along the lines of “I have named beneficiaries to receive all of my accounts and the only other asset I own is my house.” The short answer is: an estate of any size can benefit […]

Happily Ever After… Round Two.Estate Plan Considerations for Blended Families

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Law Firm of Jeffrey Burr

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, blended families now outnumber traditional families. Blended families come in all shapes and sizes, where at least one spouse has at least one child from a prior marriage or relationship. Due to the variety of situations and dynamics of each unique blended family, a cookie-cutter estate plan will not […]