Do you own guns? Whether you have one, two, or a whole collection, it is important that you learn about gun transfer after death. If the gun (or guns) is not transferred properly, your beneficiaries could end up facing state and/or federal prosecution. Assuming you don’t want to leave your loved ones with a burden […]

At Parks & Jones, estate planning is a large part of what we do. But what is estate planning? In this post, we’ll answer some of the most common questions we get. Does everyone have an “Estate”? You are the owner of an estate. Yes, you! It might sound like something only the “rich” have, […]

Everyone has an email account, probably a Facebook account, online bill pay and bank accounts, and other online personalities. What happens to those accounts when you become incapacitated, or when you die? Recently, a good friend of mine passed away in Colorado and now a year later I can still see his Facebook page online. […]

Have you ever wondered what happens to your Internet accounts when you die (or become disabled)? Assuming you’ve been very prudent and private with your passwords, no one will be able to login to your online accounts. Your e-mail, social media, e-commerce sites, and all other online accounts protected by an encrypted password will be […]

Have you ever thought about what will happen to your body and remains after you die? It’s an uncomfortable thing to picture, I realize, but it’s also very important. After your death, someone in your life will decide what happens to your body. You may want to be interred in a certain place.  You might […]