Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Cognitive Decline Can Affect Estate Planning Validity and Why Planning Early Matters
Estate planning is more than just planning what happens to your property after you die. It is also ensuring that your wishes are carried out. Cognitive decline is one factor that could potentially compromise an estate plan, even if it is well-planned, as memory loss and a decline in mental capacity could potentially challenge… Read More »
Why Joint Ownership Can Undermine Your Estate Plan and What to Do Instead
It is a commonly held belief that putting a child or loved one on a bank account or property deed can be a straightforward way to avoid probate and make things simpler for loved ones. However, joint accounts can be very problematic and can undermine even the best-planned estate plans. It’s important to understand… Read More »