Estate planning is a vital component of securing your financial future and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you’re gone. But amid the legal fees, paperwork, and consultations with professionals, a common question often arises: “Is estate planning tax deductible?” In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of […]

Tina Turner, the legendary singer and performer, touched the hearts of millions with her powerful voice and electrifying performances. Following a lifetime of achievements, Tina Turner passed away on May 24, 2023, leaving behind a remarkable legacy and a substantial net worth. As an estate planning law firm, we recognize the importance of thoughtful estate […]

Here at Elisabeth Pickle Law, PLC, we are following the news about Coronavirus and a second burst of the traditional flu that’s impacting people in our community. While we don’t believe that anyone should panic, we do want to encourage anyone with older or immuno-compromised loved ones to be prepared.The CDC is encouraging everyone to […]

Here are a few documents that families will need, if parents are to remain involved in the medical and financial affairs of a child who has reached adulthood.

When the ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin died last year, it was believed that she hadn’t prepared any kind of estate plan, including a last will and testament. However, a few months ago, three handwritten wills were found in her home near Detroit. Two were in a locked closet and one was stuffed beneath the cushions of a couch!

Anyone with a child with special needs understands the need to prepare for the future. A trust is always a good place to start, and figuring out a savings goal for that trust is a key part to your planning.

Do not put off finalizing and signing your estate planning documents, just because you have reached an impasse on who to name as trustee.

You can no longer make medical or financial decisions for your children without proper paperwork.

Parents’ instincts to protect their children can cause them to hold back on some important truth-telling about the kind of inheritance they might expect, but that could be a big mistake.

Few of us plan our legacy for when we’ve died and how we’ll live on in the lives of others.