How To Manage a Will and Trust

Benjamin LongAssets, Executor, Guardians, Life Insurance

Understanding Wills and Trusts in Estate Planning The Role of a Last Will and Testament “By definition, a Will accounts for a person’s wishes of …

What Happens If You Don’t Name Beneficiaries?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Guardians, IRA, Minor Children

The Importance of Naming Beneficiaries for Your Accounts Retirement Accounts and Beneficiary Designations “If you’ve had an IRA and a 401(k) for many years, you …

How Does Guardianship Work?

Benjamin LongGuardians, Power of Attorney, Special Needs

Understanding Guardianship for Incapacitated Individuals “As a result of illness, old age or incapacity, what may happen when you can no longer handle your own …

Don’t Overlook Key Parts of Estate Plan

Benjamin LongEstate Planning Attorney, Guardians, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Benjamin E. Long: Ensuring Comprehensive Estate Planning Amid Changing Times In an era where unforeseen circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the criticality of …

Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

Benjamin LongAdvanced Directive, Estate Planning, Guardians, Probate, Trusts, Wills

The Importance of Estate Planning “If you think of estate planning as something only ultra-wealthy people need to do, you’re not alone. That’s a common …

Preparing Children for Inheritances in the Future

Benjamin LongCharity, Guardians, Inheritance, Wealth Management

Laying the Foundation for Inheritance Success “By discussing finances with your children early and often, you can set them—and future generations—up for success, when it’s …

Estate Planning Is a Gift and a Legacy for Loved Ones

Benjamin LongAdvanced Directive, Estate Planning Attorney, Executor, Guardians, Wills

Importance of End-Of-Life Planning “Talking about death makes most of us uncomfortable, so we don’t plan for it. That’s a big mistake, because if you …

Still Procrastinating About Your Estate Plan?

Benjamin LongExecutor, Guardians, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts

The Importance of Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic “Without an estate plan in place, clients will be reliant on state laws and probate courts …

Update Will at These 12 Times in Your Life

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Disinheritance, Executor, Guardians, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills

When to Update Your Will: 12 Life Events to Consider “It is also important to realize that it isn’t merely ‘why’ you are updating your …

Elder Financial Abuse Fraud Occurs, When No One’s Watching

Benjamin LongDementia, Elder Financial Abuse, Executor, Fraud, Guardians, IRA, IRS

Benjamin E. Long: Protecting Your Legacy from Financial Abuse Expertise in Elder Financial Protection: With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding elder financial abuse, …