by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Dec 5, 2019 | Estate Planning
Did you know you need to update your estate plan on a regular basis? Your estate plan is a snapshot of your life the way it was at the time it was created. However, over time, your family structure, your assets, and the tax laws change, so you should set a schedule to...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Jun 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
Funeral planning may sound morbid, but it can be your final gift to your family. You’ll have the opportunity to ensure the service is a reflection of your life with the music you’d like played or the readings you want included. It can save your family from having to...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Jun 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
A Power of Attorney is an important piece of your estate plan. Most people don’t want to give up control of their financial affairs or have others make medical decisions for them. But if you become mentally incompetent or physically incapacitated and can’t manage your...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | May 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
Talking about your estate plan might make you uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t. Dying is just another life stage. It’s the most natural thing in the world. But there is something that keeps us from acknowledging our own mortality. Unfortunately that...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Apr 15, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Leaving your home to your child involves a number of different steps and considerations. You will have to determine the value of your estate and whether it will be taxed. You will also need to consider possible loss of control of the property, depending on how it is...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Apr 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Estate planning is especially important for single parents with children. While every parent wants to provide for their children, it’s even more important for single parents, who have no other adult to step in, should the family suffer a crisis. For example, many...
