One of the most forgotten aspects of estate planning is communication. It is crucial that you should communicate to your family and loved ones when developing your estate plan. However, you may be wondering, “What exactly am I supposed to tell someone about my estate plan?” The following provides a…
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Organizing your Assets in a Digital World
More and more of our lives are spent connected to the internet. Whether we are listening to music on iTunes, browsing social media like Facebook, or even paying our bills online, so much of what we do these days is done online. Files, photos, music, and other things are no…
Estate Planning Resolutions for 2014
As 2013 comes to a close, many people will be looking beyond into 2014 for a fresh start. Many of those may be looking to accomplish bigger and better things. As a result many people will look to set New Year’s resolutions or goals to accomplish during 2014. So many…
Importance of Estate Planning Documents
I recently appeared on WSMV’s Better Nashville to talk about the importance of having certain estate planning documents including a will, power of attorney, and living will. You can watch the segment below. If you have questions regarding any of these important legal documents, be sure to contact the Nashville…
Ensuring that your Estate Plan is in Order
You have probably heard about the importance of having an estate plan set up for you and your family. An estate plan consists of a number of legal documents to ensure that your affairs and assets are handled if you are ever unable to do so. One of the most…
The Higgins Firm Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving
This time of year is a chance for families to enjoy one another’s company and simply be thankful for one another. It is a time for food, fun, family, and maybe even a little football. Whether you are planning on having a large family gathering or smaller get-together with friends,…
Unsigned Will Leads to Lawsuit against Father’s Company
The sons of a late North Carolina real estate developer are suing their father’s company in an attempt to recover nearly $200 million in assets that he was trying to redirect shortly before his death. Henry Faison had tried updating his will to leave a large portion of his estate…
Don’t Hesitate to Plan Your Estate
Only old, rich people should worry about estate planning. Estate planning is so simple that you can do it yourself. Estate planning is intimidating. There are a number of misconceptions out there about estate planning. While you may have had these thoughts cross your mind in regard to estate planning,…
The Importance of Estate Planning for College-Age Children
While many people think estate planning only relates to those who are well established in life, estate planning should begin much sooner than most people realize. Estate planning may conjure up images of wills and 401Ks, but the process should be essential to everyone upon reaching the age of majority,…
Simple Titling Errors Can Lead to Estate Planning Headaches
We all have heard about the importance of creating an estate plan for the benefit of our loved ones. In creating an estate plan, many people believe that their will is the final say on who gets what accounts after they die. While a will often is the final determination…