Establish a Trust to Protect Property Assets

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Estate Planning, Trusts

Those who own property might want to consider talking to a professional legal expert about issues involved in establishing a trust. Trust Administration is a critical component in this aspect of Estate Planning. Splitting Ownership ...

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Estate Planning for Average Folks

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Estate Planning, Wills

If you die without a will (intestate), it can be devastating for your family. Even if they are aware of your final wishes and have the desire to carry them out, the lack of a...

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Options for Leaving Money to Your Children

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Beneficiary

If you have minor children, you’ll have to get creative to give them their inheritance because the courts don’t allow beneficiaries to inherit property if they’re under 18 years of age. To make sure your...

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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Life Insurance

Most people put the idea of life insurance on the back burner, but in reality it is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during estate planning. Without the right amount of life insurance,...

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Essential Incapacity Planning Documents

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Incapacity Planning

In the event that you become incapacitated, you need a solid estate plan in place that can protect your well-being and your finances. Without an estate plan, your finances and your health are in the...

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Business Planning & Preventing Legal Disasters

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Business Planning

Whether your business is small, medium or large there are certain functions that are best handled by a legal professional. Having a designated Business Planning attorney will prove invaluable for both your long-term success and implementing preventative...

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What Exactly Is Elder Law?

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Uncategorized

If you have heard of Elder Law but are not sure of what all it encompasses you are not alone. Elder Law is the practice of assisting older adults and their families with the common legal concerns...

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Begin Medicaid Planning Today

Mar 14, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Elder Law, Medicaid

With health care costs on the continual rise it is important to begin your Medicaid planning ahead of time. Planning for the unknown can stir up a multitude of emotions and fears, but if you do not...

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Having Fun? Then You’re Likely Retired!

Feb 27, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Uncategorized

Now that you’re retired, what are you doing with yourself? Do you miss working too much? Or have you found some new interests and pleasures? Proper estate planning through Unsworth Law, PLC in Vermont can...

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Who and How Do You Trust?

Feb 27, 2013 / By: Stephen Unsworth

Category: Uncategorized

There are several accepted meanings for the word “trust.” Relying on another person can signal trust, especially when it comes from a sense of respect and confidence. “Trust” in legal terms means an arrangement wherein...

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