by AK Wills and Trusts | Jun 5, 2023 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Probate is the legal process of transferring the assets of a deceased person to their beneficiaries. It is a court-supervised process that can be time-consuming and expensive. There are a number of ways to avoid probate, and the best option for you will depend on your...
by AK Wills and Trusts | 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 AK Wills and Trusts | Jul 9, 2021 | Estate Planning
I don’t know about you, but I like to surround myself with things that motivate, inspire, encourage or comfort me. And apparently a lot of other people like to surround themselves with positive sayings, too. Look at the market for word wall art and refrigerator...
by AK Wills and Trusts | Jun 7, 2021 | Estate Planning
I can’t believe June is here already! With the bloom of Alaska’s beautiful wildflowers, I am reminded that we, too, are rejuvenated with the thought of outside activities. Today, I want to write about one of my favorite wildflowers, Forget-Me-Nots. This humble, but...
by AK Wills and Trusts | Mar 3, 2021 | Estate Planning
It’s March, the month we celebrate all things Irish, Girl Scout Cookies, especially Thin Mints, and the American Red Cross. Those three things have absolutely nothing in common, other than they’ve all made an impact on our culture! The calendar tells me that Spring is...
