Estate Planning
Add a Personal Property Memorandum to Your Will or Trust
When a family member has passed, the family occasionally ends up arguing over personal property. Arguments can take place over things like…
What Is Covered in a Will?
The legally binding directive declaring who will receive your assets upon death is called a will, and a will is an important…
A Guide for Understanding Irrevocable Trusts
A client asked us this interesting question: After my brother died, he left money in a revocable trust for my children –…
How Do I Know if I Need Probate?
Probate is the legal process by which the estate is authenticated and the deceased’s assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. Whether or…
Estate Planning Awareness Week: Don’t Fall Victim To These Common Myths
This week is Estate Planning Awareness Week. …
Establish a Trust to Pass Wealth and Family Values on to Your Children
Parents need to instill family values at an early age to ensure the adoption of these family values. Undoubtedly the best time…
Short-Term Disability Insurance and Its Many Benefits
Imagine this scenario, an unwed middle-aged lady, Sandy, being the sole caretaker for her 85-year-old mother. Sandy still worked full time and…
Legal Representatives Require Careful Consideration
The coronavirus pandemic made us realize that life is precious and uncertain. Too many aging Americans found themselves with a life-threatening COVID-19…
How an Estate Planning Attorney Can Help You Protect Your Children’s Inheritance
Protection of your children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance from creditors can be accomplished through estate planning. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection…
Tips on How to Proceed After a Dementia Diagnosis
When diagnosed with dementia, the future may seem uncertain, and preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or…