When it comes to estate planning, many individuals often question whether they need a trust, or if a will is sufficient for their situation. While it’s important to clarify that a trust is typically used … Read more
Leaving an inheritance is a significant financial decision that can impact both the giver and the receiver. While most people assume an inheritance is something passed down at the time of death, the truth is … Read more
With the influx of websites offering DIY legal services, it might be tempting to save some money and plan your estate by yourself. This, however, is probably not the best course of action. Determining how … Read more
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The New Year is a time for optimism, for making resolutions that will set you on the right foot for the next 12 months. As February rolls around, though, many of these resolutions … Read more
Marital interest laws vary by state and can have a significant impact on estate planning for married couples. These laws determine how assets are owned and distributed between spouses. It is important to consider the … Read more
In most cases, when people divide up their estate, they try to be as fair as possible. Whatever their portfolio of assets looks like, they typically try to parcel it out evenly between their children … Read more
Most of us hope not to need emergency legal services during our lifetime. When we do need urgent legal assistance, not only are we likely to be completely overwhelmed by the circumstances themselves, but also … Read more
Anne Heche was an Emmy award-winning actress–you may know her from such blockbuster hits as Donnie Brasco and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Sadly, Heche died unexpectedly in a car crash in August … Read more
If you’re thinking about estate planning and have begun doing preliminary research, you have probably seen all different kinds of trusts mentioned in the literature. Trusts pop up over and over in articles about estate … Read more
If you have started working on your own estate plan, then you have heard about probate and non-probate assets. Your estate planning lawyer has probably given you advice on how to keep as much of … Read more