On behalf of Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many Americans don’t know enough about the versatility of wills and trusts. This lack of knowledge isn’t their fault, as most Americans aren’t taught much about economic security, asset and property protection, guardianship, and the other legal...
On behalf of Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults | May 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning doesn’t have to be stressful. When you take measures to keep an estate plan up to date, you are ready for anything that might happen in the future. Ideal estate planning should occur after significant milestones in your life instead of left for when...
On behalf of Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults | Dec 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
You’ve worked hard your whole life to provide for your family. But if you don’t have a solid grasp on the worth of your estate, you could be setting your family up for undue hardship. Only 44% of Americans have a will in place to manage their affairs when they’re...
On behalf of Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults | Mar 13, 2019 | Estate Planning
So, you’ve been named executor of your loved one’s will, and you’ve no idea what that job involves. In fact, you’re not even sure what probate means. You will probably want to consult with an attorney. But before you do, take a look at this...
On behalf of Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults | Jan 3, 2019 | Estate Planning
Losing a spouse shatters your world; it doesn’t have to ruin your sense of financial security as well. Basic estate planning can alleviate some of the burden and stress inherent in settling up affairs after the devastating loss of a spouse. You likely...
On behalf of Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults | Nov 2, 2018 | Estate Planning
Probate is the legal process of defining a person’s assets, debts, heirs and beneficiaries through the court system after the person has passed away. I know what you’re thinking: “Doesn’t a Last Will and Testament take care of that?” In a...
On behalf of Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults | Jun 29, 2018 | Estate Planning
A couple looking ahead toward marriage is excited about new beginnings. As they embark on their life together, they have happy thoughts of putting down roots, starting a family and celebrating good times. Understandably, endings rarely come to mind, but newlyweds are...
