Top 10 Estate Planning Myths: #1 - Escheat - The State Gets My Stuff?

As an estate planning attorney, I routinely hear estate planning myths. This blog series is designed to dispel those myths by providing general legal knowledge about estate planning. There will also be accompanying videos that follow each blog post. This week’s myth covers the mistaken belief that if you die without a will, the State will receive all of your property and assets a/k/a escheat.

Aaron LindquistFebruary 10, 2021Coastal Legal Counselestate plan, Will, probate avoidance, probate, attorney

What Is a Revocable Trust? Should I Have One?

What is a revocable trust? I hear this question frequently as an estate planning attorney. Revocable trusts can be a vital and important piece to your estate plan. This blog post will explain the basics of a revocable trust and whether you should consider creating a revocable trust as part of your estate plan.

Aaron LindquistDecember 27, 2019revocable trust, trustee, settlor, IRA, 401(k), beneficiary, probate avoidance, probate