Blog Posts in August, 2015 Posted By Sargent Law Offices 26-Aug-2015 Estate Planning Strategies for Blended Families A blended family (where one or more spouses have children from a previous marriage) presents some difficult estate planning issues, but the following strategies can greatly reduce the likelihood of unintended outcomes or bitter inter-family conflict. ... Continue Reading Posted By Sargent Law Offices 24-Aug-2015 Special Estate Planning Needs for Blended Families If you have a blended family, you are in the majority of families in America today, and you have some special estate planning considerations you must address if you want to ensure the best possible outcome for your loved ones. A blended family is ... Continue Reading Posted By Sargent Law Offices 8-Aug-2015 Beware! How Living Trust Mills Scam Clients One very important thing to be wary of when considering getting a living trust are trust sales companies, otherwise known as “trust mills.” These companies are often large organizations that sell living trusts and related documents at a ... Continue Reading Posted By Sargent Law Offices 7-Aug-2015 Beneficiaries, Bank Accounts & Wills: Making Sense of the Details Question : My father died many years ago. My mom died last month and my sister says that my mom’s bank account goes to her because she is the only listed beneficiary on the account. My mom’s will says that everything should be split three ... Continue Reading Posted By Hannah Sargent 5-Aug-2015 How Does Portability Affect My Estate Plan? In light of Congress’s recent adoption of “portability” of the federal tax exemption between spouses, big changes are underway and already established. If you preparing to draft an estate plan, be sure you have a good understanding ... Continue Reading