Last Wills and Testaments: More Frequently Asked Questions

August 28, 2025
Brian Hicks
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration

August is National Make a Will month — a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this essential type of estate planning tool. Wills form the foundation of a solid estate plan. Creating one can be a first step toward protecting...

What Is a Last Will and Testament, and Do I Need One?

May 15, 2025
Brian Hicks
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

What first comes to mind when you hear the term estate planning? Like most people, you probably think of a will, also known as a last will and testament. Though many important documents constitute an estate plan, the will is...

Per Stirpes vs Per Capita: What Do These Mean in a Will?

April 24, 2025
Brian Hicks
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

A Will Is Part of Your Estate Plan Creating an estate plan is essential for ensuring that your wishes are honored regarding who inherits your money and property and that your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. It...

Who Holds Your Will and Other Estate Planning Documents?

December 19, 2024
Brian Hicks
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Wills & Trusts

Once you've taken the step to create a will and get your estate plan in order, you need to figure out what to do with the will itself. Keeping track of the location of your current will – as well...

A Seniors Guide to Estate Planning

April 11, 2024
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

Most older adults acknowledge that estate planning is essential. Yet, nearly half of Americans age 55 or older do not have a will, and even fewer have designated powers of attorney, a living will, or health care directives. These legal...

The Probate Process Explained

When a person is deceased, the legal procedure for authenticating a will is called the probate process and it includes, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what to their inheritors. After an asset-holder dies, the…

Why a Will is Essential

July 24, 2020
Wills & Trusts

Do you understand the essentials for having a will? Your last will and testament is a set of legal instructions that communicates your wishes regarding your dependents and how to dispose of your property when you die. If you have…