What Are Fiduciary Duties in Estate Planning?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Estate Planning Attorney, Fiduciaries, Trusts

Understanding the Role of a Trustee in Estate Planning “As you plan how you will leave your estate, it is important to your family’s future …

There Is a Difference Between Probate and Trust Administration

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Estate Planning Attorney, Probate, Trusts

Understanding the Key Differences Between Probate and Trust Administration “Probate and trust administration are not the same. There are important differences and similarities between administering …

Coronavirus Makes Estate and Tax Planning an Urgent Task

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Minor Children, Special Needs, Trusts

The Urgency of Estate Planning During the Covid-19 Pandemic “What may have seemed like something to take care of ‘one day,’ has turned into a …

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 …

Can Mom Leave a Home to a Daughter but Not Grandchildren?

Benjamin LongEstate Planning Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Benjamin E. Long, a highly skilled estate planning and probate attorney with Schlagel Long, LLC in Olathe, KS, specializes in crafting personalized legal solutions for …

What You Need To Know About Trusts

Benjamin LongEstate Planning Attorney, Life Insurance, Trusts

Understanding Trusts and Their Importance in Estate Planning “Generally, if you own property, have life insurance and/or have other assets which total over $150,000 (including …

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 …

How Does a Spendthrift Trust Protect Heirs From Themselves?

Benjamin LongEstate Planning, Heirs, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Protecting Heirs with Spendthrift Trusts “What steps can be put into place to ensure an adult child, who makes poor decisions, will be secure after …

Estate Planning Basics for Difficult Times

Benjamin LongAdvanced Directive, Estate Planning, HIPAA Authorization, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

The Importance of Estate Planning During the Pandemic “With all these anxieties and unknowns weighing on your mind, it might feel like there’s suddenly a …

Retirement Planning and Declining Abilities

Benjamin LongAlzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning Attorney, Guardians, Power of Attorney, Trusts

Navigating Cognitive Decline in Retirement Planning “When a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline, emotional and medical considerations often overshadow the financial planning that needs …