Lauren Paschal

Agreeing to serve as the executor of an estate is like taking on another part-time job in addition to whatever work you do and your responsibilities for your family. The testator whose estate you handle will likely have made arrangements to compensate you with some...

Creating a will is an important part of getting your estate plan together. While you might assume that you can include anything you want in the will, there are some that shouldn’t ever be part of a will.  Making sure that you have everything in order when you’re...

As you plan for your golden years, you probably envision yourself living independently, traveling or spending a lot of time with your favorite family members. While an optimistic outlook in life is beneficial, it may not be very helpful for you during estate planning....

When an elderly person in your family begins to need support, it’s vital for you and your family members to step in to protect them. One of the risks as they age is that they could be exposed to those who would abuse them or take advantage of them. Fortunately, you...