If you create an estate plan, it means you have done the responsible thing and planned for your family’s future. However, you may not realize that estate plans aren’t “set-it-and-forget-it” documents. Because of this, regular updates are needed to keep things...
Newly married? Give yourself the gift of estate planning
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Apr 7, 2022 | Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t listed on most wedding planning checklists in books or on websites, and it’s probably not in your top 10 to-do list right now. It’s more likely you want to focus on kicking up your heels on your honeymoon, settling into your new routine as...
When heirs disagree about the contents of a will
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Mar 21, 2022 | Estate Planning
It is a scenario that is unfortunately all too common: A loved one dies, and before the funeral arrangements are even complete, family members are arguing about who gets what. This family tension can add significant stress to an already painful situation. The fighting...
Fiduciary duties and estate planning
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Mar 2, 2022 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can be a daunting prospect, with many not knowing where to start. Typically, nobody wants to think about death, at least not for any significant amount of time. Despite this, the benefits of estate planning are undeniable. Security can be offered for...
Choosing a guardian for your children? Consider these 2 points
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
Parents who have children still living at home have probably thought about a lot of things related to the future -- including what might happen to their kids if they aren’t there to raise them for whatever reason. Setting up an estate plan and naming a guardian for...
Are your digital assets included in your estate plan?
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Nov 4, 2021 | Estate Planning
All adults should have estate plans. Even though most people hope they will live a long time, the reality is that suddenly it might be too late. Whether you’re a young adult, a senior citizen or somewhere in between, you should ensure that your wishes are properly...
Proper advance planning can help protect you against an unwanted guardianship or conservatorship
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Oct 26, 2021 | Estate Planning
Guardianships (control of your person) and conservatorships (control of your assets) have been in the news a lot recently. Britney Spears, a world-famous pop star, became the focus of media attention after being under the control of an allegedly inappropriate and...
Making an estate plan for a nontraditional family
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Aug 30, 2021 | Estate Planning
Virginia families look a lot different now than they did a few decades ago. The "traditional" family unit of two opposite-sex parents and their children currently comprises only a third of U.S. families. The other two-thirds include blended families with...
Do I need a health care directive and a durable health care power of attorney?
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jul 6, 2021 | Estate Planning
Don't put off establishing an estate plan until "later." It's ideal to handle all your estate planning early to ensure that you have a plan in place. Some of the first documents that you'll want to draft are a health care directive and durable health care power of...
What risks are there in storing your estate planning documents in an online dropbox?
On Behalf of Bowen Ten PC | Jun 8, 2021 | Estate Planning
If you have a will and other estate planning documents already in place, then you're one step ahead of most Americans. Many individuals think that they're not wealthy or old enough to need an estate plan. That's not the case, though. Estate planning is appropriate no...
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