Month: March 2018

Do Not Resuscitate Order

For some, one of the most important aspects of their estate plan is a Do Not Resuscitate order, more commonly referred to as a DNR. A DNR tells emergency personnel or hospital staff not to attempt revival in the event that you experience respiratory failure or cardiac arrest. You or your healthcare guardian, as well… Continued

Estate Planning for Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is so new that many investors (people that own cryptocurrency) forget to include it in their will or trust. In fact, Bitcoin, which was the first successful cryptocurrency, only began in 2009, according to Forbes, and it was not until 2010 that it was first sold by an investor. One person sold 10,000 Bitcoins… Continued

Life Insurance and Probate

When a Life Insurance Policy Must Go Through Probate A beneficiary must be named with the insurance company for the life insurance policy to be paid out. Unlike other types of assets, such as real estate or the money in a bank account, a will alone will not suffice when it comes to life insurance.… Continued