Two recent conversations at Summit, one about blended family planning and one about trust language, highlight a challenge that shows up more often than attorneys might expect: clients and even attorneys sometimes read estate planning documents more literally than the drafters intended. This article explores how terms like “equal” and “irrevocable” can create real confusion and why helping clients understand how a plan actually functions matters just as much as how carefully it was drafted. Continue reading to learn more.
Glenn founded the firm that bears his name in May of 2000. Although his passion is in the areas of estate planning and elder law, in his early years as a “small town attorney” he handled a wide range of cases, including divorces, bankruptcy, real estate transactions, probate, estate planning, contract drafting and review, and general litigation Read more!
Latest posts by Glenn Stockton (see all)
- Planning for the People You Love: Why Estate Planning Is an Act of Care - August 17, 2026
- When Family Dynamics Change, Your Plan Should Too - August 10, 2026
- Trusts in Estate Planning: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter - August 3, 2026
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