Geffre Law, P.C. Legal Blog

Everybody makes mistakes from time to time. Minor errors are easily forgiven and corrected. But some mistakes can affect you and your family for years. One of these is poor estate planning -- or not doing estate planning at all. An incomplete or ill-considered plan...

A medical power of attorney (POA) gives your chosen party the legal right to make health care decisions on your behalf if you’re ever unable to make them for yourself. This designation is an important part of end-of-life planning, and people commonly select a family...

Developing a comprehensive estate plan requires a lot of consideration concerning how you want to handle your assets in the event of your death. Most people know to write out a will, but many don’t think about how trusts can benefit them and their loved ones both...

Trusts and trust funds have long been associated with the uber-wealthy, but they’re becoming much more common for people of more modest means – largely because of their versatility. Trusts are highly effective tools to limit unnecessary estate taxes and retain a...

There are numerous expenses that arise in the wake of someone's death, ranging from end-of-life medical care costs to funeral expenses. The property you own when you die will typically become your estate, and your estate resources will help to manage those final...

Becoming a parent is as terrifying as it is exhilarating. You experience the profound excitement and joy of watching your newborn slowly learn how to interact with the world around them. However, you are likely also acutely aware that you are responsible for...

The property that you leave for your children when you die can help support them for years. Their inheritance will solidify your legacy and influence how they remember you for years to come. Every child that you have raised might benefit from a carefully-structured...

When you die, your loved ones will have to clean up your home, settle your financial responsibilities and fulfill your last wishes. The more consideration you give to their needs during that process, the easier it will be for them. Your estate plan provides them with...

A medical power of attorney is a very important document to use. It gives someone else the ability to make medical decisions on your behalf. This way, even if you are incapacitated for some reason, you know that your best interests are still going to take precedence....

An estate plan helps you leave a lasting impression on the world even after your death. You can harness your personal resources to support someone you know, create a scholarship fund or contribute to a non-profit organization that aligns with your personal values....