The Common Myths of the Living Trust

What are the common myths of a living trust? Many people misconstrue common knowledge with actual myths. Keep reading below to learn the five common myths I encounter in my estate planning consultations with new clients. But first, what are the benefits of a living...

Avoid These Will Mistakes

In this critical COVID-19 time, you may be looking to create or update an estate plan such as a will.  Garofalo Law Group wants you to avoid the common will mistakes detailed below.  It may sound simplistic, but making sure you’ve let your heirs know...
How to Divide Assets, Not Families

How to Divide Assets, Not Families

The strains and stresses on surviving children from the death of parents can happen in a time of grief. And even if someone commits themselves to reducing their want for material possessions, they may still desperately want Grandma’s teapot or Mom’s...
Common Mistakes with DIY Estate Plans

Common Mistakes with DIY Estate Plans

The internet offers all the information and tools we need at our fingertips to create our own estate plan, right? For most people, this is simply not true. Several years ago, Consumer Reports®, an independent nonprofit consumer watchdog group, created wills using the...
SIX Myths Moms Have About Estate Planning

SIX Myths Moms Have About Estate Planning

Pretty mom carrying her little daughter So many moms have myths about estate planning. But wouldn’t the truth set you free? Knowing the truth should make you want to plan for your family today. Myth #1:  Estate planning is only beneficial when someone DIES....