Koons & Riswold

Every adult should have an estate plan that directs the disposition of his or her assets upon death. The key element of any estate plan...

Two words you might hear describing powers of attorney are “springing” and "durable.” For starters, they are not mutually exclusive...

Probate is the court process of transferring property to the right people after a person dies. It sounds simple enough, but it is an...

Probate can be an expensive process which is why many people want to avoid it. But how much does probate really cost? In this article,...

Money, Finality, Control, Privacy.

If you are privileged enough to own a home, you already know the benefits that come with it. Whether from an investment standpoint, or an...

How can you get your estate plan in order while still being safe?

Here’s a guide to help you get your feet wet in the terminology of the Living Trust world

Do you need a Will?

The Unknown Causes Stress Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions? Will my spouse be taken care of when I die? Will I...

It’s a bit like starting a diet, creating an estate plan. You know it’s good for you, but what a pain. What a disruption to your life....

Probate is a complex legal proceeding that many individuals are forced to go through during one of the most difficult times of their...

Can I give my property to my pet when I die? The simple answer to this question is “no.” But there are other ways you can provide for...

In California, your property could end up in your in-law’s hands! Although it is a remote possibility, California law provides that under...

You can find a story about the newest attorneys to the Law Office of Edward C. Koons, Erin Riswold and Tim Riswold, in the Sunday Edition...

What is an AB Trust and how do I know if I have one? An AB Trust is a trust created by a married couple and upon the death of the first...