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As summer comes to a close, early September is the perfect time for a practical reset. With recent travel, family visits...
09/01/2026

As summer comes to a close, early September is the perfect time for a practical reset. With recent travel, family visits, moves, graduations, marriages, divorces, or health changes, your estate plan may need attention.

Our team at DeMott Law Firm encourages you to review your will, trusts, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations to ensure they still reflect your wishes.

If it has been a while since your last update, now is an ideal moment to schedule a review and move into fall with confidence.

When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? If your answer is “it has been a while,” you are not alone. Many p...
08/27/2026

When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan? If your answer is “it has been a while,” you are not alone. Many people assume their estate plan is complete once it is signed, but in reality, it should be revisited over time to ensure it continues to reflect your wishes.

Here are a few key things to keep in mind:

🔹Regular Reviews Matter - It is often recommended that you review your estate plan every three to five years to keep it aligned with your current circumstances.

🔹Life Change Updates - Events like marriage, divorce, or welcoming a child should prompt a timely review, ideally within 60 to 90 days after the event.

🔹Know the Common Triggers - The “5 Ds” (death, disability, divorce, distance, and descendants) are considered the most common triggers for a review.

An estate plan should grow and change with you. If it has been a few years since your last review, our team is here to help. Contact us today to get started.

Beneficiary designations are a crucial, but often overlooked, part of estate planning. These designations dictate who re...
08/25/2026

Beneficiary designations are a crucial, but often overlooked, part of estate planning. These designations dictate who receives payouts from key financial accounts and can even override what is written in a will. Swipe to learn more.

Ensuring your beneficiary designations are aligned with your estate plan can help. If you need help reviewing or updating your beneficiary designations, contact our office.

Do you know the difference between a last will and testament and a living will? Most people assume they cover similar gr...
08/20/2026

Do you know the difference between a last will and testament and a living will?

Most people assume they cover similar ground because of their similar names, but they actually serve very different purposes, and both are important parts of a complete estate plan. Swipe through for a clear look at what each document does and why you need both.

If you have estate planning questions, reach out to our office today. We are here to help ensure your wishes are fully protected.

Americans are living longer, and that shift is reshaping how we think about estate planning. Recent data shows life expe...
08/12/2026

Americans are living longer, and that shift is reshaping how we think about estate planning. Recent data shows life expectancy in the U.S. has climbed to nearly 79 years, continuing an upward trend after recent declines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This means individuals and families must prepare for longer retirements, extended care needs, and more complex planning decisions over time. Swipe through to learn more.

If your current plan does not reflect these realities, or if it has been some time since your last review, now is the time to revisit it. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you plan for the future with confidence.

As estate planning attorneys, it is part of our role to ensure you have the guidance and information you need to make in...
08/06/2026

As estate planning attorneys, it is part of our role to ensure you have the guidance and information you need to make informed decisions about your end-of-life planning.

So, with that in mind, we want to highlight several foundational pillars that every comprehensive estate plan should address. Swipe for more information.

Knowing the basics of estate planning is one of the first steps to creating a strong, protective plan. The next step is working with dedicated estate planning attorneys. We are here to help guide you and your loved ones through the estate planning process and ensure that your wishes are protected. Give the team a call today, and we can get started.

August marks the start of National Make a Will Month, and it’s a great reminder of how important proper planning really ...
08/04/2026

August marks the start of National Make a Will Month, and it’s a great reminder of how important proper planning really is. At De Mott Law Firm, we believe a will is a strong foundation, but a complete estate plan often goes further.

A thorough plan can include powers of attorney, healthcare directives, trusts, and updated beneficiary designations. These tools work together to protect your wishes and make things easier for the people you care about.

If you’ve been meaning to start or review your plan, August is the perfect time to take that step. What part of your estate plan have you been thinking about updating?

When considering bankruptcy, it is essential to understand that not all debts are treated equally under the law. While m...
07/30/2026

When considering bankruptcy, it is essential to understand that not all debts are treated equally under the law. While many obligations may be discharged, others are designed to remain in place due to public policy and legal priority. Swipe to learn more.

Our firm is prepared to guide you through these complexities of bankruptcy with clarity and precision. Call us to discuss your situation and explore your options.

Understanding how your assets will be transferred after your death is one of the most important parts of estate planning...
07/28/2026

Understanding how your assets will be transferred after your death is one of the most important parts of estate planning and can be one of the most misunderstood. Assets are commonly transferred automatically upon death or manually by an executor. Swipe to learn about the key differences between these two choices.

If you have questions about how your assets will transfer or want to review your current plan, our team is here to help. Call us today to get started.

It is common for families to have informal conversations about “who will receive what” as part of estate planning. While...
07/23/2026

It is common for families to have informal conversations about “who will receive what” as part of estate planning. While these discussions can be meaningful, they often create a false sense of certainty when the outcomes are not properly documented. Swipe through to learn more.

Taking the time to put your wishes in writing is one of the most effective ways to protect both your legacy and your family. If you have questions about creating or updating your estate plan, give us a call.

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