by Amy Hodges | Jul 6, 2021 | Estate Planning, Featured
By: Shaina A. Case I am often asked the question, or some similar variation of: “Why can’t we just convey our house to our kids now rather than waiting until after we die? Won’t we avoid probate that way if we just add our children as owners to our house?” The...
by Amy Hodges | Jun 24, 2021 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Hirst Applegate associate John Fritz gave a presentation entitled “This Land Was My Land, and Now It’s Their Land: The Anthem of Adverse Possession in Wyoming” to the Wyoming State Bar’s Young Lawyer Section. John’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate,...
by Amy Hodges | May 4, 2021 | Estate Planning, Featured
By: Shaina Case Designing a custom-built, legally enforceable estate plan that is in line with your goals and wishes is no easy task. Estate planning is not about filling in forms; rather, it involves, among other things, ensuring that the correct assets pass to the...
by Amy Hodges | Apr 12, 2021 | Estate Planning, Featured, Uncategorized
Several types of powers of attorney exist, but likely one of the more commonly known and used powers of attorney is the general durable power of attorney. The general durable power of attorney allows you to name a power of attorney, also known at an attorney-in-fact...
by Amy Hodges | Mar 25, 2021 | Estate Planning, Featured
On March 24, 2021, Hirst Applegate partner Shaina A. Case co-presented with Jessica Clark from Schrader, Aragon, Jacoby Funeral Home to discuss the importance of giving your family and other loved ones “Peace of Mind” when it comes to planning ahead for the one thing...
by John Fritz | Jan 8, 2021 | Estate Planning, Featured
Many consider estate planning a chore of the “elderly” and “wealthy.” However, estate planning accomplishes much more than asset distribution, probate avoidance, and tax planning. An estate plan is the set of instructions given to those you trust to make decisions...
