by Law Office of Constance A. Aschenbrenner | Dec 13, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Elder Law, Wills and Trusts
I bet you have some aspirin or Advil in the medicine cabinet, or maybe your favorite herbal tea will do the trick, if you are feeling under the weather. Sounds like you are prepared. What is your plan if the aspirin, advil and herbal tea don’t work? What if you...
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...
by Law Office of Constance A Aschenbrenner | Nov 3, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
An “I Love You Will” is a last will and testament in which the testator—the person who makes the will—leaves everything to his or her spouse. If you have thought about making a will in the past, you likely considered this approach. Perhaps you have already created...
by Law Office of Constance A Aschenbrenner | Oct 24, 2022 | Alaska Estate Attorney, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Perhaps you have considered selling your current home, buying a smaller one, and using the difference to help fund your retirement. A recent article on Investopedia.com explores this approach and details the mistakes you must avoid. Here are some of the highlights....