In the realm of healthcare and estate planning, two essential documents stand out: the living will and the healthcare power of attorney. Both serve crucial roles in ensuring your wishes are respected and upheld when you cannot make decisions for yourself. However,...
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Estate planning with outstanding debt in mind
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Nov 15, 2023 | Estate Planning
Individuals who are creating a legal and financial strategy for the future do so with specific and unique goals in mind. For example, you may want to create your estate plan so that you can be certain that your loved ones will receive assets from your estate after you...
What should be included in an estate plan?
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Oct 20, 2023 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to secure your family's future. It can provide peace of mind, knowing that the people who are important to you will be cared for if you die or become incapacitated. While every person's estate...
Should I make my spouse my will’s executor?
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Jul 28, 2023 | Estate Planning
In the past, many people appointed their spouses as the executors of their will. It might sound like a sensible choice to make today, but the following are reasons you might want to choose someone else for this crucial role instead. Complexity An executor’s role is...
You can create an estate plan that avoids probate
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Jun 7, 2023 | Estate Planning
Do you like talking about the inevitability of your death? If you answered no to that question, you are like the majority of people in Arkansas. Although death is not a subject that most people seek to discuss, it is something that will happen to all of us at some...
The basic steps to creating a strong estate plan
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | May 18, 2023 | Estate Planning
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to planning for the future, but all adults will benefit from the protections provided by a complete estate plan. If you have not yet considered what you may need for long-term protection and security, it is in your interests to...
Creating a will has many benefits
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Feb 28, 2023 | Estate Planning
Death is often an uncomfortable subject to discuss. However, preparing for this inevitable event can ensure that loved ones will receive what was intended for them while also saving them from a lot of stress and difficulties down the road. Creating a will is a great...
Should a trust be part of your complete estate plan?
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Jan 12, 2023 | Estate Planning
Planning for the future may include creating a legal and financial strategy that will give you the opportunity to outline your wishes and long-term preferences. This includes drafting a will that will leave instructions for your heirs and beneficiaries regarding the...
Charitable giving through your estate after your passing
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Sep 9, 2022 | Estate Planning
One of the most important considerations you can make for your future is determining what you want to happen to your property after you pass away. Through a thorough estate plan, you can have peace of mind from knowing that you get the final say over what happens to...
Knowing how to tell when it’s time to update your estate plan
On Behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Aug 26, 2022 | Estate Planning
While it might be impossible to predict the turns life will take, planning for a variety of possibilities may be another matter entirely. Evaluating your options and creating an estate plan that aligns with your interests and needs could help provide much needed peace...