What is an Irrevocable Trust?
A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death. Many trusts are revocable, however,…
Estate Planning: 5 Things to Consider
If you are preparing to draft your estate plan with your estate planning attorney, there are a variety of issues that you will need to think about before your documents…
Need a Practical High School Graduation Gift?
We’ve got you covered. If you know a recent high school graduate, you should find out if they have a simple estate plan to allow their parents or guardians to…
How Can You Protect Your Children?
Many of our estate planning clients have children and want to protect their children. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life.…
How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?
In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave…
Remarriage and Estate Planning – Rickard & Associates
If you are getting remarried, it is essential to understand your spouse’s inheritance rights. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life.…
What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?
The national Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe…
Physician Contracting 101 – Rickard & Associates
Physician contracts are often complicated and have unique terms. We help our clients understand the terms and negotiate their contracts. We can help you stay on top of the latest…
Does Divorce Change My Estate Plan?
Yes! Even if you don’t have a written estate plan, you have an estate plan per the laws of your state. If you get divorced, the nature of your estate…
What Happens When You Don’t Fund Your Trust?
After you work with your estate planning attorney to draft a carefully tailored estate plan, it is usually your responsibility to “fund” the trust. We can help you stay on…