Greg Christiansen
Why Estate Plans are Essential for Singles, Right Now!
Estate Planning is generally thought of as activity for retiring parents or something that does not affect you while you are living. The...
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Greg Christiansen
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
I Have a Will, Is that Enough? Part II – Trusts for Small Estates
In January this year, I wrote a blog about whether a will is sufficient to cover your estate planning needs. Since the publication of my...
Greg Christiansen
- Mar 20, 2020
- 2 min
Pet Trusts: Planning and Providing for Your Pet
Many people today own pets who have served them as close companions and friends. But, what will become of your pet after you pass away?...
Greg Christiansen
- Jan 22, 2020
- 2 min
Princes Acting Like Paupers
Most of us think the rich and famous obviously must plan for the future. Especially someone as forward thinking as Prince. ...
Greg Christiansen
- Sep 13, 2019
- 2 min
Do You Realize You Already Have An Estate Plan?
Everyone has an estate plan, the one you create with your choices or the one the courts provide where they make the decisions. An estate...
Greg Christiansen
- Jul 25, 2019
- 3 min
What Happens to My 401k, IRA, or Qualified Retirement Plan at the Time of My Death?
Distributing 401k’s, IRA’s, and Qualified Retirement Plans as Part of Your Estate 401k’s, IRA’s, and Qualified Retirement Plans are...
Greg Christiansen
- Jul 24, 2019
- 2 min
Can All Couples, Married or Non-Married, Establish an Estate Plan?
Can Couples Who Cohabitate Establish an Estate Plan? The United State’s Census Bureau found in 2000 there are an estimated 5.5 million...
Greg Christiansen
- May 19, 2019
- 3 min
I Have a Will, Is that Enough?
A will is a great instrument, and essential to a properly executed estate plan. Unfortunately, in many cases it is not enough. If you...
Greg Christiansen
- Feb 12, 2019
- 2 min
Why Should You Avoid a Do It Yourself Will?
Many of us have heard of a “Will” or “Last Will and Testament.” A Will is the most common means for individuals to transfer assets at...
Greg Christiansen
- Jan 26, 2016
- 4 min
Estate Plan 101
Estate Plan 101 The last thing someone wants to think about is his or her mortality. I mean who wants to think about dying? Most of our...
Greg Christiansen
- Jan 26, 2016
- 3 min
What If Today Is Your Last?
In January, I was preparing for a day like most every other day. On my way to work the local news station reported on a man who was shot...
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