By David Feakes, Owner & Founder, The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm, PC When you think about loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And when they do leave something behind, what you likely cherish most about the object are the memories and feelings the item evokes, not the thing itself. For my wife, and Marketing Read More
How to Continue Your Family Values for Generations
Most of us want to make a mark in the world. That’s a big part of what gives our lives meaning. And whether or not we have children, our history and stories can be a unique and irreplaceable gift to our families. With just a little effort, we can preserve our family values for generations to come. It can be difficult to pass on our traditions and our values, however, especially when we feel no one is listening. Read More
Leaving a Legacy: A Map to Doing the Right Thing for the People You Love During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Right now, huge numbers of people are coming face-to-face with their own mortality, and realizing they need to plan for the worst, even as they hope for the best. This goes not just for those in the “senior” category, but for all of us, no matter our age. We are facing the reality of our mortality, and many of us are doing it courageously by learning and taking action on what we need to do for the people we Read More
An Introduction to the Legacy Interview
What if you could hear your loved one’s voice long after they’ve passed? What if it could be something more than a clip of conversation or laughter from an old home video? What if you could hear them speaking about their memories, their achievements, and their advice? Speaking directly to you? Unfortunately, this is something you won't get to experience with loved ones you’ve already lost, but imagine if you could Read More
National Estate Planning Awareness Week Oct 21-28, 2019: Planning for All Stages of Parenthood
Did you know that October 21-28 is “National Estate Planning Awareness Week?" Estate planning is an often overlooked area of personal financial management. By some estimates, 70% of American parents do not have an estate plan! Most mistakenly hear the word “estate” and assume “estate planning” is just for the Bill Gates, Elon Musks, or Warren Buffets of the world. Estate planning, however, is for Read More
Welcome to Our New Site!
We are so happy you are here. At The Parents Estate Planning Law Firm,PC, our name says it all: we are experts at planning for the future of families with children. David Feakes started the firm when he and his wife, Paula, were going through exactly what you are going through: facing the fear of the unknown when it came to their kids, and how they could protect them if the unthinkable were to happen. Please take Read More
Frequently Asked Estate Planning Questions- National Estate Planning Awareness Week
I hope you've enjoyed reading and learning about estate planning during National Estate Planning Awareness Week. We believe that knowledge is powerful and being prepared is liberating- and we appreciate you, area parents, for partnering with us in our mission to educate families - especially young families - about the importance of planning. To wrap up the week, I'd like to take a moment to summarize everything Read More
Leave A Legacy: National Estate Planning Awareness Week
In addition to drafting legal documents for all of our clients to make sure that their assets are taken care of and their families are fully protected, we also understand that there are certain aspects that really make you, "you," which are not able to be preserved through traditional estate planning methods. That's why we conduct what we call our Legacy Interview. A Legacy Interview is made available to all of Read More
What is Your “Plan C?” Reflecting on Schoharie
It’s not an easy discussion. But, we have a responsibility to have it. In fact, I believe that one of my most solemn duties as a parent is to make sure that my children are protected, always. Even in the event of my death. As an the Client Services Director of an estate planning law firm, it is also my responsibility to educate parents about planning for the worst, while they are young and healthy. Even if Read More
5 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Since estate planning involves thinking about death, many people put it off until their senior years, or simply ignore it all together, until it becomes too late. This kind of unwillingness to face reality can create major hardship, expense, and mess for the loved ones you leave behind. While not having any estate plan is the biggest blunder you can make, even those who do create a plan can run into trouble if they Read More
