Getting married is one of the top reasons that people sit down to create their first estate plan, although having children is also a compelling reason. New families can feel much more secure when the spouses or parents have an estate plan or last will in place. Quite...
Estate Planning
Creating an advance directive that protects you and your family
Estate planning is not just about divvying up what you own among the people that you love. It is also the process that protects you if your health gets bad and solidifies protections for the people you care about both legally and emotionally. Too many people in...
Nervous about planning for death? Here’s some guidance
For much of our lives we live in the moment. While we might plan for major life events and retirement, most people don’t give much thought to what life will look like for their loved one’s once they’re gone. As we age, though, concerns about our loved ones’ futures...
Worried about the future of your farm or business? Consider this
Are you worried about the future of your loved ones, as well as your assets such as your farm, ranch, truck or business? If so, you're not alone. In fact, a number of people are concerned about these same matters, and if they're not, then they should be. Those who...
The estate planning mistakes that could cause you trouble
Planning for the future is not always an easy task. Estate planning can be an emotional and difficult process, especially for people who do not want to think about passing away someday or what will happen if they experience incapacitation. However, there are...
How gun trusts have evolved
Gun trusts are not dissimilar to other trusts – a grantor places property into a trust under the administration of a trustee to be distributed to a beneficiary.There are differences, however. A gun trust can have multiple trustees and can last more than one...
You can skip probate on your ranch when you die
Probate can take an enormous bite from your estate – your ranch and other real estate, vehicles, savings, everything. It also holds up distribution to your heirs. Is there a way around it?There is not just one way – there are a dozen ways or more. It may...
Keep your legacy and ranch in check with an estate plan
You love your Montana ranch. You take pride in what you’ve built. The ranch is more than a home. For you, your ranch is a way of life. The ranch is a place for family, work and fun. Now you have young ones on the ranch. You want the legacy of your ranch to carry...