by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | Feb 9, 2023 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
February is here! It’s a month marked with pretty pink and red heart decorations, and flamboyant expressions of love. That’s what I’d like to talk about today – love, and what that looks like in real life, beyond the red roses and glitter. When you truly love someone...
by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | Jan 9, 2023 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
A dementia diagnosis is a traumatic time for any family. Dementia happens slowly and progressively over time. In the early stages, some symptoms are often thought of as just signs of aging. Beginning signs can be as simple as losing car keys, forgetting where the car...
by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | Dec 20, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
For many of us, the holidays are a time to reflect upon the changes that have taken place over the course of the year. (There is certainly a lot to reflect upon this year!) As estate planning attorneys, the end of the year is a time to remind our clients about the...
by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | Dec 6, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Even if you are not tech savvy, you likely have a digital “estate” comprised of assets with financial and sentimental value. You probably also have plenty of personal information floating around out there in the digital universe. To protect these assets, and to ensure...
by Law Office of Constance A Aschenbrenner | Nov 28, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Second marriages can present unique challenges when it comes to estate planning, particularly if you or your new spouse have children from previous marriages. Let’s take a look at some of the factors, tools, and strategies to consider when planning for a second...
by Law Office of Constance A Aschenbrenner | Nov 13, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
I have been thinking about the estate plan that you created. It includes a revocable living trust. Most of time revocable living trusts are created to avoid probate and plan for disability. We talked about your beneficiaries during your planning sessions and decided...