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...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Mar 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning is really just a short phrase for a detailed process. Often times people put off estate planning because the decisions can be difficult. Decisions like “Who will be my beneficiary?” or “How will I divide my assets among my...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Feb 20, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Beneficiary deeds, also called a “transfer-on-death” deed, are a good way to avoid the cumbersome and expensive process of probate. Real estate is one of the assets that triggers a probate proceeding. The Beneficiary Deed can streamline what could otherwise be a slow...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Jan 30, 2019 | Estate Planning
During the month of February we think about love letters and romantic gift giving. But truly, what could be better proof of a commitment than an estate plan that protects your loved one for years to come? Flowers are beautiful, but why not give something with a little...