How Refinancing a Property Can Affect Your Estate Plan
Fri 20 Nov, by FritzLaw on Estate Planning, Probate
The mortgage business is booming in many parts of the country. Historically low interest rates have created an almost frenzied environment with homeowners scrambling to refinance their home loans at these low interest rates. Even a few tenths of a percentage point of interest, over thirty years, can make a massive difference in the amount of interest that is ultimately paid on a loan. For many, it makes perfect sense to take advantage of these …
John P. Fritz Selected As 2020 Super Lawyer Rising Star
Wed 4 Nov, by FritzLaw on Estate Planning, Firm News, Personal Injury, Probate
Attorney John P. Fritz has been selected to the 2020 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri & Kansas receive this distinction.
Preparing Your Beneficiaries to Receive Their Inheritance
Tue 3 Nov, by FritzLaw on Estate Planning, Probate
When you hire an estate planning attorney, you are often looking for help with preparing your accounts and property to ultimately pass smoothly and safely to your loved ones. This is a key component of estate planning. An experienced estate planning attorney will put much thought and effort into ensuring that an appropriate estate plan is created using a variety of legal documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives. These important …
Protecting Your Significant Other’s Future
Tue 27 Oct, by FritzLaw on Estate Planning, Probate
October is a popular month for couples to tie the knot in the United States. While wedding planning most often includes tuxedos, dresses, rehearsal dinners, and guest lists, an often overlooked part of pending nuptials is estate planning. For young couples beginning a life together and getting married for the first time, estate planning may not be a terribly complicated endeavor. With minimal property and savings, simple wills, financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives …
Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Estate Planning Scams
Fri 23 Oct, by FritzLaw on Estate Planning, Probate
Imagine spending thousands of dollars on an estate plan to protect loved ones, only to find that no true protection exists. Unfortunately, this scenario happens on a regular basis to individuals who are victims of estate planning schemes. According to a report conducted by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of people ages 50 and over, victims of financial fraud lose $34,200 on average to unscrupulous scammers.[1] In some instances, the scams are discovered before …